salinized
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈseɪlɪnaɪzd/
KK: /ˈseɪlɪnaɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Made salty, often referring to soil or water that has a high concentration of salt.
Example
The salinized soil made it difficult for the plants to grow.
Conversation
Did you know that some plants can thrive in salinized soil?
Really? I didn't think anything could grow where the soil is that salty.
Yeah, it's pretty interesting how nature adapts.
I guess it shows how resilient plants can be!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
briny
salty
sodic
Antonyms
fresh
unsalted
pure
verb
Definition
To make something salty or to increase the salt content in it.
Example
The farmers salinized the soil to improve the growth of salt-tolerant crops.
Tense Forms
Past: salinized
Past Participle: salinized
Conversation
Did you hear about the new study on how they salinized the soil for better crops?
Yeah, I read something about that! It sounds really interesting.
I wonder how they managed to do it without causing damage.
Root Explanation
Salinized → It is formed from "sal" (from Latin *sal*, meaning salt) and "-ized" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating a process). The word "salinized" means to undergo a process of being treated or made salty.
Memory Tip
Think of 'salt' ('sal') being added to something, and the '-ized' means it has gone through a process. This helps you remember that 'salinized' refers to something that has been made salty.
Visually Confused Words
satinize
alienize
stallionize