saltness

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

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salinity
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  • The saltwater pools were preserved and the property has brought them back to their natural state, which requires delicately balancing the flora and fauna and salinity levels.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The Baltic Sea is not a suitable long-term habitat for humpback whales, due in part to its lower salinity levels and limited food supply.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Saltness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saltness. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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