Definition
Definition of SALT - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: Speech and Language TherapyTECH. therapy that helps people improve speaking and understandingTECH.
- SALT is recommended for children with speech delays.
2.
acr: Strategic Arms Limitation TalksTECH. talks to limit nuclear weapons between countriesTECH.
- SALT negotiations helped reduce nuclear weapons between the two countries.
Origin of SALT
Acronym for 'Strategic Arms Limitation Talks'
Terms with SALT included in their meaning
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geography
large body of salt water covering Earth's surface
geography
large body of salt water covering Earth's surface
cooking
add salt, herbs, or spices to food
cured meat
salt-cured beef typically cooked and sliced for meals
North America
beans cooked with salt pork
food
meat preserved using salt or similar substances to last longer
food nutrition
containing less salt than usual or recommended
cooking
flour with added baking powder and salt
food
method of preserving or flavoring food using salt, smoke, or drying
compound
component of salt and other compounds
food preservation
water saturated with salt for preserving food
kitchen ingredient
potassium hydrogen tartrate, acidic salt added to leavening mixes and recipes
snack
sweet and salty popcorn with sugar and salt
nutrition
diet limiting salt intake for health reasons
cuisine
white chowder with clams, milk, and salt pork
agriculture
salt compound with nitrogen and oxygen used to boost plant growth
chemistry
salt or ester of phosphoric acid
winter safety
mixture of grit and salt for icy roads
salt content
containing salt or salt-like substances
medical
medical solution of salt and water
salt water
liquid mix of salt and water
mixture
flour mixture with leavening agents and salt
land farming
earth with elevated pH, often from salt buildup in arid ground
medical
mild antacid salt used to neutralize stomach acid
Examples of SALT in a sentence
Many schools offer SALT to support language development. SALT negotiations were crucial during the Cold War. The SALT agreements marked a diplomatic success.
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- French:orthophonie, négociations sur la limitation des armements stratégiques, ...
- German:Sprachtherapie, SALT, ...
- Italian:TNL, SALT, ...
- Spanish:Terapia del Habla y Lenguaje, Conversaciones Estratégicas para la Limitación de Armas, ...
- Portuguese:terapia da fala, SALT, ...
- Chinese:言语语言治疗, 限制战略武器会谈, ...
- Japanese:言語療法, 戦略兵器制限交渉, ...
- Arabic:علاج النطق واللغة, محادثات الحد من الأسلحة الاستراتيجية, ...
- Hebrew:טִפּוּל בְּדִיבּוּר וְשָׂפָה, שִׂיחוֹת לְהַגְבָּלַת נֶשֶׁק אֱסְטְרָטֵגִי, ...
- Russian:логопедическая терапия, Переговоры по ограничению стратегических вооружений, ...
- Ukrainian:терапія мовлення та мови, Переговори з обмеження стратегічних озброєнь, ...
- Hindi:स्पीच और भाषा चिकित्सा, रणनीतिक हथियार सीमित वार्ता, ...
Definition of salt - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
seasoningwhite crystalline substance used to season food
- She added salt to the soup for flavor.
2.
chemistryTECH. compound formed from an acid and a baseTECH.
- Table salt is a common example of a salt.
3.
- The old salt shared stories of his voyages.
Verb
1.
cookingseason food to make it taste better before serving
- She salted the soup before serving.
2.
de-icingscatter salt on icy surfaces
- He salted the driveway after the snowstorm.
3.
preservationpreserve food by adding sodium chloride to prevent spoilage
- They salted the fish to keep it fresh.
4.
deceptionRare give false value by adding somethingRare
- The prospector salted the mine with gold.
5.
computingTECH. add filler bytes in cryptographyTECH.
- The system salts passwords for security.
Adjective
1.
foodpreserved by curing with edible mineral crystals
- The salt fish was stored for the winter.
2.
compositioncontaining dissolved sodium chloride
- The sea was salt.
Images of salt
white crystalline substance used to season food 
compound formed from an acid and a base
Expressions with salt
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save money for future use
She salted away a portion of her salary.
experienced sailor, often an older person
The old salt shared tales of his voyages across the Atlantic.
mixture of salt and black pepper
She added salt and pepper to the soup.
small amount of salt used in cooking
Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor of the soup..
make a painful situation worse by reminding someone of it
He rubbed salt in her wounds by mentioning the lost game again.
make someone feel worse after something bad happened
Losing the game was hard, but his teasing rubbed salt into the wound.
with a little common sense and skepticism
Take his advice with a grain of salt because he often exaggerates.
something that makes a bad situation worse
Losing the game was bad, but the coach's criticism was salt in the wound.
say or do something to make someone feel worse
He rubbed salt into her wounds by mentioning her failure.
very good and honest person
She is the salt of the earth, always helping others.
competent and effective in a role
Any nurse worth its salt stays calm during emergencies.
deserving of respect or reward
Any employee worth their salt will complete the task on time.
competent and deserving respect in their role
Any teacher worth their salt knows how to engage students.
biblical reference to Lot's wife
He warned her not to look back, or she'd become a pillar of salt.
ruin something completely beyond repair
He salted the earth by deleting all the files.
inorganic salts added to bath water for relaxation
She added lavender bath salt to her bath.
seasoning mix of garlic and salt
She sprinkled garlic salt on the roasted vegetables.
mixture of salt and onion powder
The recipe calls for a teaspoon of onion salt.
Himalayan rock salt known for its pink hue
Pink salt is often used in gourmet dishes.
coarsely ground common salt used in cooking
She sprinkled rock salt on the steak before grilling.
bath with dissolved salt for relaxation or therapy
She enjoyed a warm salt bath after a long day.
lake with high salt concentration
The Great Salt Lake is a famous salt lake.
vehicle spreading salt on icy roads
The salt truck cleared the highway after the snowstorm.
salt produced by the evaporation of seawater
She sprinkled sea salt over the caramel for a sweet and savory flavor.
Origin of salt
Old English, sealt (salt)
Examples of salt in a sentence
Salt is a common ingredient in many recipes. Epsom salt is used in baths for relaxation. Salt is essential in the human diet for electrolyte balance. The young salt quickly learned the ropes on the ship. Every salt knows the importance of a good compass. He salted the steak to enhance its flavor.
The chef salted the vegetables lightly. They salted the roads to prevent accidents. The city workers salted the sidewalks early in the morning. She salted the meat to prepare it for winter. The chef salted the vegetables for the stew. He salted the report to mislead investors. The artist salted the painting with fake signatures. Developers often salt data to enhance encryption. To protect sensitive information, they salt the database entries. The salt meat was perfect for the journey. Salt pork was a staple in their diet. The marsh water is salt and undrinkable. He avoided salt soil when planting the garden.
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- French:sel, saler, ...
- German:Salz, salzen, ...
- Italian:sale, salare, ...
- Spanish:sal, añadir sal, ...
- Portuguese:sal, salar, ...
- Chinese:盐, 加盐, ...
- Japanese:塩, 塩を加える, ...
- Arabic:مِلْح, مَلَّحَ, ...
- Hebrew:מֶלַח, לִמְלוֹחַ, ...
- Russian:соль, солить, ...
- Ukrainian:сіль, посолити, ...
- Hindi:नमक, नमक डालना, ...
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