sodium chloride

• Compuesto químico formado por sodio y cloro, conocido comúnmente como sal de mesa, utilizado para sazonar alimentos y en diversos procesos industriales.

A chemical compound composed of sodium and chlorine, commonly known as table salt, used for seasoning food and in various industrial processes.

1. Chemical compoundB2formal

   A white crystalline compound (NaCl) consisting of sodium and chlorine, commonly known as table salt.

   Cloruro de sodio

   • Sodium chloride is essential for human health in small amounts.
   • The chemical formula for sodium chloride is NaCl.
   • Sodium chloride is used to preserve food and enhance flavor.

2. Table saltA2informal

   A common seasoning and preservative used in cooking and food preparation.

   Cloruro de sodio (sal de mesa)

   • Add a pinch of sodium chloride to the soup for taste.
   • Most processed foods contain high levels of sodium chloride.
   • Sodium chloride is the main ingredient in table salt.