salinity
Translation
salinity
Examples
The salinity of the ocean varies by location.
The salinity of the ocean varies by location.
High soil salinity can harm crops.
High soil salinity can harm crops.
Grammar Patterns
((the salinity of sth.)) the amount of salt in (sth.) We measured the salinity of the water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: saltiness
Etymology
From Latin 'sal' (salt) + '-inity' (state or quality). The quality of being salty.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'saline solution' used in medicine, which is salt water. 'Salinity' is the measure of that saltiness.