table salt

noun

: salt suitable for use at the table and in cooking

Examples of table salt in a Sentence

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In one study, Himalayan pink salt contained higher levels of aluminum, barium, and silicon than table salt. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 18 Feb. 2025 Most sodium is obtained nowadays by processing the mineral halite, also known as common table salt. David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 Just 2 milligrams, equal to about 10-15 grains of table salt, is enough to kill somebody. 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. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for table salt 

Word History

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of table salt was in 1670

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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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