table salt

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noun

salt¹(def 1).

Origin of table salt

First recorded in 1875–80

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Examples from the Web for table salt

Historical Examples

Half a drachm or more of table-salt and a few drachms of sugar ought to be added to the daily mess.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
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The addition of rock- or table-salt to the bath is a welcome stimulant.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
Various
A grain of the sublimate in a pint or more of water, with a drachm of table-salt, will be found both mild and efficient.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I
Various

British Dictionary definitions for table salt

table salt

noun

salt that is used at table rather than for cooking

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table salt in Science

table salt

[tā′bəl]

See salt.

table salt

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Examples from the Web for table salt

Historical Examples

Half a drachm or more of table-salt and a few drachms of sugar ought to be added to the daily mess.

The addition of rock- or table-salt to the bath is a welcome stimulant.

A grain of the sublimate in a pint or more of water, with a drachm of table-salt, will be found both mild and efficient.

table salt

table salt

Origin of table salt