Definition

A condition where the salt concentration in water is unusually high.

Example

The hypersalinity of the lake made it difficult for most fish to survive.

Conversation

Did you hear about the hypersalinity in the ocean recently?

Yeah, that sounds really concerning for marine life.

It's crazy how it can affect the ecosystem so much.

Totally, I hope they find a way to manage it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hypersalinity is formed from "hyper-" (meaning over or excessive) and "salinity" (from Latin "salinitas", meaning saltiness). The term describes a condition where the salt concentration is excessively high.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hyper-' meaning excessive, and 'salinity' referring to saltiness — this helps you remember that hypersalinity means an excessive amount of salt.

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