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saltiness

  • a word derived from salty.
    salty
    adjective
    tasting of or containing salt; saline.

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“Otherwise, the saltiness makes my eyes smart and I won’t be able to see properly.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

Regular consumption of high-sodium foods can reduce sensitivity to salty flavors, leading some people to prefer stronger levels of saltiness.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2026

Once, in a fit of saltiness, I ask GiGi about the origin of its name, a question that flummoxes the bot.

From Slate ● May 10, 2026

Greenspan’s proprietary recipe dials up the flavor while preserving what people actually love about American cheese: the saltiness, the creaminess, the melt.

From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2025

I lean away from the breeze, its saltiness gritty on my skin, clumping my hair.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell