saltness

American  

[sawlt-nis] / ˈsɔlt nɪs /

noun

1. the state or quality of being salt or salty.

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Etymology

Origin of saltness

before 900; Middle English saltnesse; Old English sealtnes. See salt ¹, -ness

Example Sentences

The sea gradually acquired its saltness from volcanic exhalations, and, while it became more circumscribed in area, increased in depth.

From Principles of Geology or, The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology by Lyell, Charles, Sir

Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.

From The Secret of the Reef by Bindloss, Harold

Sometimes it is found in tidal estuaries, where the saltness of the water forces it to resort to springs in order to find water to drink.

From The World and Its People: Book VII Views in Africa by Badlam, Anna B.

Salt′ishness, a moderate degree of saltness; Salt′-junk, hard salt beef for use at sea.—adj.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

Fresh′en, to make fresh: to take the saltness from.—v.i. to grow fresh: to grow brisk or strong.—ns.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various