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In one study, Himalayan pink salt contained higher levels of aluminum, barium, and silicon than table salt.
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 18 Feb. 2025
Most sodium is obtained nowadays by processing the mineral halite, also known as common table salt.
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David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Just 2 milligrams, equal to about 10-15 grains of table salt, is enough to kill somebody.
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Bridget Grumet, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Feb. 2024
Ina calls for kosher salt to season, which tastes about half as salty as conventional table salt.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
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First Known Use
1670, in the meaning defined above
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“Table salt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/table%20salt. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
table salt
noun
: salt for use on food and in cooking
Medical Definition
table salt
noun
: salt and especially sodium chloride refined for use at the table and in cooking
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