rock salt
noun
: common salt occurring in solid form as a mineral
also
: salt artificially prepared in large crystals or masses
Examples of rock salt in a Sentence
I put some rock salt on the sidewalk to melt the ice.
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According to Parker, the majority of Arkansas highways and interstates are in good condition as Department of Transportation crews have transitioned from plowing to spot controlling any remaining problem areas with rock salt.
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Parker Mancino, arkansasonline.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Unfortunately, rock salt and other de-icers can take time to work, especially on a cold, cloudy day.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
This is a timely process, especially when dealing with rock salt.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Supplies needed 2 cups of ice cubes 1 cup of rock salt
Tongs
Step 1: Add ice cubes and rock salt
The rock salt to ice ratio varies.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
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Parker Mancino, arkansasonline.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Unfortunately, rock salt and other de-icers can take time to work, especially on a cold, cloudy day.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
This is a timely process, especially when dealing with rock salt.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Supplies needed 2 cups of ice cubes 1 cup of rock salt
Tongs
Step 1: Add ice cubes and rock salt
The rock salt to ice ratio varies.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Rock salt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20salt. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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