silver salt

noun

1
: a salt of silver
2
: a silvery crystalline salt C14H7O2SO3Na used in dye manufacture : the sodium salt of anthraquinone-2-sulfonic acid

Word History

Etymology

in sense 1, from silver entry 1; in sense 2, from silver entry 2

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

  1. Expanded definitions
  2. Detailed etymologies
  3. Advanced search tools
  4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now

Dictionary Entries Near silver salt

Cite this Entry

“Silver salt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silver%20salt. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!