table salt

noun

1. salt ¹( def 1 ).

table salt

noun

1. salt that is used at table rather than for cooking

Word History and Origins

Origin of table salt¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

I suppose it was common table salt, but, whatever it was, the notion remained with me that it would be a help to the man.

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As found in the food, they are not in the form of mineral salts, like common table salt.

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Sodium chloride (table salt), an important part of the blood, is taken in as a flavoring upon our meats and vegetables.

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Allow all soups and stews to boil two hours before seasoning, and use only the best table salt and white (or black) pepper.

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If it has dried in, rub table-salt upon it, and drop lemon-juice upon the salt.

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