sea salt

American  

noun

1. table salt produced through the evaporation of seawater.

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sea salt British  

noun

1. salt obtained by evaporation of sea water

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sea salt Scientific  

1. Salt that is produced by the evaporation of sea water and that contains sodium chloride and trace elements such as sulfur, magnesium, zinc, potassium, calcium, and iron.

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Etymology

Origin of sea salt

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

But at its peak, in the version I return to, it carries this particular constellation of flavors, finished with an assertive grind of black pepper, a veil of lemon zest and a scatter of flaky sea salt.

From Salon

C.C. controlled the urge to blurt out how most of the sea salt is forced down when the ice forms in winter so that the ocean water below the ice becomes dense with salt which makes it heavier and so it sinks.

From Literature

In addition to French green lentils, you’ll need a medium yellow onion, carrots, garlic, bay leaf, vegetable broth, diced cooked ham, olive oil, cracked black pepper, sea salt and za’atar.

From Salon

Mal, coming across the deck, glanced at Christopher, who could see she was thinking the same thing as he was: Nighthand looked equal parts sea salt, blood, and facial hair.

From Literature

He twisted; it was above him, diving low, wings outstretched, clawed feet extended, lion’s mane matted with sea salt and blood.

From Literature