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
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  • 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
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“Saltness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saltness. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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