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salt

/sɔːlt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does salt mean?

noun, verb

A crystalline mineral, white or colourless, used as a seasoning and preservative in cooking. To add salt to something, typically to make it more interesting or to bring out a flavour.

Example

"She added salt to the soup to bring out the flavour."

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