Advertisement
Advertisement
salinity
[ suh-lin-i-tee ]
noun
- the quality or condition of being salty; saltiness:
Ocean currents are driven by differences in the temperature and salinity of the water.
- a measurement of the amount of salt in a given solution:
Adding fresh water to a marsh lowers salinity.
Other Word Forms
- ·····ٲ noun
- ԴDz····ٲ noun
- ܲ····ٲ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of salinity1
Example Sentences
Its measurements of ocean salinity and temperatures inform Navy operations, according to the Council on Strategic Risks, a nonpartisan security policy institute in Washington.
Every ingredient adds something essential: garlic for punch, cheese for salinity, herbs for color and base flavor, nuts for richness, oil for body.
I love the squeak of halloumi, the way it bounces off your teeth, the chew, the salinity.
The peppery cold crunch of the radish, the smooth fattiness of the butter, the crispness and salinity of the salt — I was gobsmacked.
Goat cheese can also lend quite a bit of salinity, so be sure to taste again once the goat cheese has also been incorporated.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse