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• (US) IPA ^(key): /sɑlt/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /sɒlt/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation

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Noun

1. (countable & uncountable)Category:Countable nounsCategory:Uncountable nouns Salt is a strong-tasting white powder used to improve the flavor of food or to preserve it. Salt is made from sodium and chlorine (chemical formula: NaCl).

   I added salt to my food.

Verb

1. (transitive)Category:Transitive verbs When you salt something, you add salt to it.

   Please help me salt the fish for tonight's dinner.