sal
South Asian timber
Sal is a common nickname for names beginning with Sal-, especially Salvador and Salvatore: Sal's coming over for dinner.
In chemistry, sal is an archaic or technical term for salt, surviving mainly in compounds like sal ammoniac (ammonium chloride).
The sal tree is a timber tree native to South Asia.
Crystalline sodium chloride ore
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
- evaporationLiquid turning to gas
- brineWater saturated with sodium
- depositPlace for safekeeping
evaporite · sedimentary · gypsum · extraction · geology
Tabletop condiment dispenser
- pinchSqueeze with fingertips
- dashQuick burst or pinch
- sprinkleLight scattering of particles
- crystalsSolids with ordered structure
grinder · coarse · fine · seasoning · condiment · enhancer · brining · salting
Eleventh element, highly reactive
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- iodineAntiseptic element, atomic fifty-three
Restoring health or preserving
- picklingAcid preservation process
- briningSaltwater soaking for meat
- saltingApplying sodium chloride
- corningSalt-preserving meat
gravlax · bacalao · jerky · biltong · sauerkraut · kimchi · preserved · fermentation
Briny flavor quality
- savorinessAppetizing taste quality
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- tasteFlavor perception ability
- palateOral cavity ceiling
brininess · piquancy · mouthfeel · aftertaste · brackish · savory · enhancement · seasoned
halite
Crystalline sodium chloride ore
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
- evaporationLiquid turning to gas
- brineWater saturated with sodium
deposit · evaporite · sedimentary · gypsum · extraction · geology
saltshaker
Tabletop condiment dispenser
crystals · grinder · coarse · fine · seasoning · condiment · enhancer · brining · salting
sodium
Eleventh element, highly reactive
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
iodine · deficiency · goiter · kidneys · dietary · edema · balance
curing
Restoring health or preserving
corning · gravlax · bacalao · jerky · biltong · sauerkraut · kimchi · preserved · fermentation · anchovies
saltiness
Briny flavor quality
- savorinessAppetizing taste quality
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- tasteFlavor perception ability
palate · brininess · piquancy · mouthfeel · aftertaste · brackish · savory · enhancement · seasoned · undersalted
- salt waterH2O with sodium chloride
- fruit saladMixed chopped produce dish
- table saltCommon food seasoning
- salad dressingSauce for greens
- potato saladCold dressed tuber dish
- salt and pepperTwo basic table seasonings