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Salt

🇬🇧 UK /["/sɔːlt//sɒlt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/sɔːlt/"]/

Meaning of Salt

a white substance that is added to food to make it taste better or to preserve it. Salt is obtained from mines and is also found in seawater. It is sometimes called common salt to show that it is different from other chemical salts. Its chemical name is sodium chloride.

In simple words: A white substance used to add flavor to food.

Salt in a sentence

• I like to add salt to my cooking for extra flavor.
• She sprinkled some salt on her fries.
• The ocean is full of salt water.
• In chemistry class, we learned about sodium chloride, which is common table salt.
• He mentioned that the land became dry and salty after the flood, making it hard to grow plants.

How to use Salt

Use 'salt' when referring to the mineral used for seasoning. In a formal context, you might refer to it as 'sodium chloride'. Avoid using in slang or very casual contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Imagine a beach with white salt-like sand to remember the taste of food seasoning.

Related words

Collocations with Salt

• mineral
• rock
• sea
• grain
• pinch
• taste
• add
• put in
• crystals
• solution
• content
• high in salt
• low in salt
• salt and pepper
• mineral
• rock
• sea
• grain
• pinch
• taste
• add
• put in
• crystals
• solution
• content
• high in salt
• low in salt
• salt and pepper

Synonyms for Salt

• sodium chloride
• seasoning
• brine

Opposites of Salt

• sweet
• bitter

Common mistakes with Salt

• Confusing 'salt' with 'sugar' when talking about flavoring.
• Using 'salts' when referring to the substance in general.
• Not knowing to use 'a pinch of salt' as a common phrase.

Frequently asked questions about Salt

What does Salt mean?

A white substance used to add flavor to food.

What is the definition of Salt?

a white substance that is added to food to make it taste better or to preserve it. Salt is obtained from mines and is also found in seawater. It is sometimes called common salt to show that it is different from other chemical salts. Its chemical name is sodium chloride.

How do you use Salt in a sentence?

I like to add salt to my cooking for extra flavor.

Can you give another example of Salt?

She sprinkled some salt on her fries.

What are synonyms for Salt?

Common alternatives include sodium chloride, seasoning, brine.

What is the opposite of Salt?

Opposite meanings include sweet, bitter.

What words go with Salt?

It commonly pairs with mineral, rock, sea, grain, pinch, taste, add, put in, crystals, solution, content, high in salt, low in salt, salt and pepper, mineral, rock, sea, grain, pinch, taste, add, put in, crystals, solution, content, high in salt, low in salt, salt and pepper.

What are common mistakes when using Salt?

Confusing 'salt' with 'sugar' when talking about flavoring. Using 'salts' when referring to the substance in general. Not knowing to use 'a pinch of salt' as a common phrase.

How do you pronounce Salt?

US: /["/sɔːlt/"]/, UK: /["/sɔːlt//sɒlt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Salt?

Use 'salt' when referring to the mineral used for seasoning. In a formal context, you might refer to it as 'sodium chloride'. Avoid using in slang or very casual contexts.

What CEFR level is Salt?

"Salt" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.