saltier
1 Americanadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Scientists wanted to determine how salinity affects ichthyocarbonate production, which is known to increase as fish adjust to saltier conditions through normal osmoregulation.
From Science Daily ● May 31, 2026
Or it could simply be more evidence that New Yorkers are saltier than average sports fans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2025
The kind of pickles you use also matters, as some brines lean more sweeter, while others are saltier.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2025
At the same time, the lake is growing saltier as it shrinks, bringing changes to a habitat that is a vital stopover for migratory birds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2024
The waves just kept on coming, larger and harsher and saltier than ever before.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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