A chemical compound formed by replacing all or part of the hydrogen ions of an acid with metal ions or electropositive radicals.
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A colorless or white crystalline solid, chiefly sodium chloride, used extensively in ground or granulated form as a food seasoning and preservative. Also called common salt, table salt.
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A saltcellar.
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An element that gives flavor or zest.
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Any of various mineral salts used as laxatives or cathartics.
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geographical name
River 200 (322 ) Arizona flowing into the Gila.
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River 100 (161 ) Kentucky flowing into Ohio River.
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River 200 (322 ) Missouri flowing into Mississippi River.
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residual
Strategic Arms Limitation Talks.
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adjective
Containing or filled with salt: a salt spray; salt tears.
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Flooded with seawater.
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Found in or near such a flooded area: salt grasses.
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Having a salty taste or smell: breathed the salt air.
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Preserved in salt or a salt solution: salt mackerel.
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phrasal-verb
Salt away To put aside; save.
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Salt out To separate (a dissolved substance) by adding salt to the solution.
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