saltness

as in salinity
the quality or state of being salty the excessive saltness of the soup made it inedible

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salinity
Noun
  • 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
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“Saltness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saltness. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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