salinity

Translations

salinitynoun
salinities
pl
The salinity of the ocean is crucial for marine life.
Солёность океана имеет решающее значение для морской жизни.
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salinitynoun
The concentration of salt in water or soil.
The salinity of the ocean is higher than that of freshwater lakes.
A measure of the amount of dissolved salts in a given volume of liquid.
Scientists measured the salinity of the river to assess its suitability for irrigation.
Saltiness; the state or quality of containing or being impregnated with salt.
The chef balanced the dish's sourness with the salinity of cured anchovies.