Pronunciation

/sælt/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A chemical compound with the formula NaCl, consisting primarily of sodium and chlorine ions, essential for various biological processes and commonly used as a seasoning or preservative. 2. A type of seasoning made from mineral salts, often derived from seawater or mined rock. 3. (informal) A person’s temperament or character; their nature.
• Verb: To season or preserve food with salt. 4. To add salt to taste.
• Adjective: Salty; having a strong taste of salt.

Phrases

• “Add salt to the recipe” means to include salt as a necessary ingredient.
• “A pinch of salt” is a colloquial expression meaning not to take something too seriously.
• “Salt of the earth” refers to someone朴实, honest, or down-to-earth.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The table was set with fresh bread and a bowl of sea salt on the side.”
• Verb: “I need to salt the road before the winter storm arrives.”
• Adjective: “Her jokes were a bit salty, but people appreciated her humor.”

Synonyms

• Sodium chloride
• Flavon
• Condiment
• Preservative
• Seasoning

Antonyms

• Unsalted
• Bland
• Sweet
• Acrid (in the sense of excessively salty)