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 routine that follows is often tedious, involving measurements of temperature, salinity, oxygen levels and total dissolved solids.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
  • Prior to being released, Timmy reportedly suffered from a severe skin condition due to being in low-salinity water for weeks and malnutrition.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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“Saltness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saltness. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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