salinity

as in saltness
the quality or state of being salty distilling will eliminate the salinity of seawater

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Recent Examples of salinity For instance, the Bangladesh delta, one of the most fertile and densely populated areas in the world, is already experiencing problems, including salinity intrusion, rising sea levels and the loss of arable land. Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025 Tender and with just a hint of salinity, fresh hauls come in from just off the coast and are served brilliantly with salad and spicy butter. Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025 My work had already uncovered the ability of narwhal tusks to sense changes in water salinity The pieces began to fit. Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025 At its core, the technology exploits salinity gradients between water sources. Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025 The Dead Sea is already home to some resorts, and increasing the amount of water in it while reducing its salinity might also increase tourism in the area. Big Think, 17 Oct. 2025 Analysis of the shells, specifically layer widths and isotopic composition, revealed changes in temperature, salinity and ocean currents, according to the study. Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025 Early analysis of the 12-foot-long device showed sensors measuring temperature, depth, and seawater salinity—hallmarks of an oceanographic profiling mission, Tarriela said. Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025 But increasing soil salinity is impacting a fifth of farmable land globally due to climate change and human water and land use practices. Anna Marija Helt, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salinity
saltiness
Noun
  • Bits of bacon add a nice saltiness and also texture.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
  • Soy sauce adds saltiness and umami goodness to the sauce.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025

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“Salinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salinity. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.

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