Synonyms of salinity

salinity

noun

as in saltness

the quality or state of being salty

distilling will eliminate the salinity of seawater

Synonyms & Similar Words

• saltness
• saltiness
• brininess

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purity
• sweetness
• freshness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of salinity

The low-lying parts of the western Netherlands that are reclaimed land suffer increasingly from salinity in droughts, posing problems for farmers who grow fruit and vegetables in the fertile soil. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Researchers also will record ocean conditions including temperature, salinity and pressure. — Velvet Wu july 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026

The champagne’s distinctive salinity complements the caviar, further elevating its delicate flavors. — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

The salt dilutes in the water so that the berries won’t absorb any salinity during the brief soak. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

And though extreme rainfall may help attract baitfish closer to shore, the influx of fresh water lowers salinity levels, driving some shark species away. — Sam Nichols, Scientific American, 8 July 2026

Shrimp farming is often held up as a success story in that vein, a profitable adaptation to rising salinity. — Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, The Dial, 7 July 2026

There is a crisp minerality and subtle salinity that keeps each sip from going flat. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Excessive use can also increase soil salinity and alkalinity, which can negatively affect soil health and plant growth over time. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026