salinity

• Nom désignant la concentration ou la proportion de sel dissous dans un liquide (par exemple l'eau de mer), ainsi que le goût salé qui en résulte.

A noun referring to the concentration or proportion of salt dissolved in a solution, such as seawater, or the characteristic taste of salt.

indénombrable

1. Saltiness tasteB2formal

   The sensory experience of salt when it is placed in the mouth.

   goût salé

   • The salinity of the soup was too high for my liking.
   • He could detect a slight salinity in the water.
   • The salinity of the dish was balanced perfectly with other flavors.

   Synonymessaltiness

2. Salt concentrationB2formalscientific

   The measure of the amount of salt dissolved in a liquid, especially in water.

   Salinité

   • The salinity of the ocean varies by region.
   • Scientists measure salinity to study climate change.
   • High salinity levels can affect marine life.

   Synonymessaltiness