salt

• Relativo a sal ou que contém sal; usado para temperar ou conservar alimentos. Pode também significar salgado ou preservado em sal.

A common mineral substance used to season and preserve food.

1. Containing or tasting of saltA2informal

   Having the flavor of salt; salty.

   Salgado

   • The soup is too salt for my taste.
   • These pretzels are very salt.
   • She prefers salt snacks over sweet ones.

   Sinônimosbrackishbrinysalinesaltedsalty

   Antônimosbitterblandfreshsoursugaredsugarlesssweetsweetenedunsalted

• Substância cristalina branca composta principalmente de cloreto de sódio, usada para temperar e conservar alimentos. Também se refere ao composto químico formado pela reação de um ácido com uma base.

A common crystalline mineral, primarily composed of sodium chloride, used for seasoning and preserving food.

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1. SeasoningA1formalculinary

   A white crystalline substance used to add flavor to food.

   Sal

   • Please pass me the salt for my potatoes.
   • The recipe calls for a teaspoon of salt.
   • Too much salt can be bad for your health.

   Sinônimoscommon saltsodium chloridetable salt

2. B2formalscientific

   A chemical compound formed from an acid and a base, typically a crystalline solid.

   Sal

   • Table salt is chemically known as sodium chloride.
   • The chemist analyzed the salt content in the solution.
   • Different salts have different crystal structures.

3. Old sailorC1informal

   An experienced sailor, often used in the phrase 'old salt'.

   Marujo experiente

   • The old salt told stories of his voyages across the Atlantic.
   • He was a true salt who had spent decades at sea.
   • The young sailors listened to the salt's advice.

   Sinônimosmarinerold saltseamantar

• Verbo que significa temperar ou conservar alimentos com sal.

A verb meaning to season or preserve food with salt.

1. Season with saltA2formalculinary

   To add salt to food in order to enhance its flavor.

   Salgar

   • She salted the pasta water before adding the noodles.
   • He always salts his steak generously before grilling.
   • The recipe says to salt the vegetables lightly.

   Sinônimosbrinecorncureseason

2. Preserve with saltB1formalculinary

   To treat or preserve food, especially meat or fish, with salt to prevent decay.

   Salgar

   • In the past, people salted fish to keep it through the winter.
   • They salted the pork to make it last longer.
   • The traditional method involves salting the meat for several days.

   Sinônimosbrinecorncure

Variantes phrasalsalt away