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Recent Examples of salinityThe boats can collect measurements including sea-surface temperature, air temperature, atmospheric pressure, humidity, salinity and water density.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2026 Another classic, the Gibson introduces salinity via a cocktail onion and its pickling liquid, notes Adane.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
11 Sep. 2026 The presence of several million nerve endings suggests that narwhals may be able to sense temperature or salinity changes in the water with their tusks.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
18 Aug. 2026 Organisms that survive the Gulf’s high temperatures and salinity may be particularly capable invaders.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2026 And as dry weather causes an increase in soil salinity in fields, Janse grows samphire, also known as sea asparagus, on a small patch of land.—ABC News,
13 Aug. 2026 The United States and North America in general are at a lower risk because of their distance and lower levels of salinity, Tamburri said.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2026 Researchers also will record ocean conditions including temperature, salinity and pressure.—
Velvet Wu
july 26,
Sacbee.com,
26 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salinity
saltiness
Noun
The Results Great Value’s Cream Cheese won consistently high marks across all of our editors’ tastings for its balance of sweetness, tartness, and saltiness.
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Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2026
This is also important to balance out the saltiness of many of the items on the table.