salinity
Translation
salinity, saltiness, salt content
Examples
The salinity of the ocean varies.
The salinity of the ocean varies.
Scientists measure the soil's salinity.
Scientists measure the soil's salinity.
Grammar Patterns
the salinity of (sth.) The amount of salt in something. The salinity of the Dead Sea is very high.
Similar Words
Synonyms: saltiness, salt content
Etymology
From Latin 'sal' (salt) + '-inity', a suffix indicating a state or quality. The quality of being salty.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'saline' solution, which is salty water. 'Salinity' is the measure of that saltiness.