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salicylate

IPA: /səˈlɪsɪleɪt/

KK: /səˈlɪsɪleɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is derived from salicylic acid, often used in medicine and cosmetics.

Example: Salicylates are commonly found in pain relief medications and skincare products.

salience

IPA: /ˈseɪliəns/

KK: /ˈseɪliəns/

noun

Definition: The quality of being noticeable or important; a feature that stands out.

Example: The salience of the issue made it a top priority for the committee.

saliency

IPA: /ˈseɪliənsi/

KK: /ˈseɪliənsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of being noticeable or important; the state of standing out.

Example: The saliency of the issue made it a top priority for the committee.

salient

IPA: //ˈseɪliənt//

KK: /ˈseɪliənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very noticeable or important, standing out from its surroundings.

Example: The salient features of the landscape made it a popular spot for photographers.

noun

Definition: A part of a military position or structure that sticks out into enemy territory or stands out from its surroundings.

Example: The general ordered the troops to secure the salient to protect against enemy attacks.

saliently

IPA: //ˈseɪlɪəntli//

KK: /ˈseɪliəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very noticeable or important; clearly standing out.

Example: The main points of the presentation were saliently highlighted to ensure everyone understood the key messages.

saline

IPA: /ˈseɪliːn/

KK: /ˈseɪlaɪn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or containing salt; having a salty taste or quality.

Example: The saline solution is often used in medical treatments.

noun

Definition: A solution that contains salt, often used in medical treatments or surgeries.

Example: The doctor administered a saline solution to help with the patient's dehydration.

salinity

IPA: /səˈlɪnɪti/

KK: /səˈlɪnɪti/

noun

Definition: The amount of salt present in a liquid, especially water.

Example: The salinity of the ocean affects marine life and ecosystems.

salinization

IPA: /ˌsælɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /sælənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making land or water salty, often due to the accumulation of salt from irrigation or seawater.

Example: Salinization can lead to reduced agricultural productivity in affected areas.

salinize

IPA: /səˈlaɪnaɪz/

KK: /sæˈlaɪnaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something salty by adding salt to it.

Example: Farmers may salinize the soil to improve its mineral content.

salinometer

IPA: /səˈlaɪnəˌmɪtər/

KK: /səˈlɪnəˌmɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device that measures how much salt is present in a liquid by checking its electrical conductivity.

Example: The scientist used a salinometer to determine the salt concentration in the seawater sample.

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