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Recent Examples of salinity
Much of the land targeted for solar development is already difficult or impossible to farm because of drainage problems and soil salinity.
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Jeff St. John, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
In specific systems, such as the salt lakes China is currently using for potassium and lithium, salinity is too high for the systems to run efficiently.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Over time—tens or hundreds of thousands of years—the salts from these minerals become more and more concentrated, although salinity levels vary widely from lake to lake.
—Rosa Lyster, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
These openings allowed salt water into the lagoon, likely altering salinity and changing water circulation and conditions.
—Hannah V. Herrero, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjust salt carefully—pistachios contribute salinity, so final seasoning should be done after tossing.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The saltwater pools were preserved and the property has brought them back to their natural state, which requires delicately balancing the flora and fauna and salinity levels.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The Baltic Sea is not a suitable long-term habitat for humpback whales, due in part to its lower salinity levels and limited food supply.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
Rising water levels and increasing salinity now threaten both the mangroves and this cultural heritage, reminding us how deeply our well-being is connected to the health of our shared environment.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Jeff St. John, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
In specific systems, such as the salt lakes China is currently using for potassium and lithium, salinity is too high for the systems to run efficiently.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Over time—tens or hundreds of thousands of years—the salts from these minerals become more and more concentrated, although salinity levels vary widely from lake to lake.
—Rosa Lyster, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
These openings allowed salt water into the lagoon, likely altering salinity and changing water circulation and conditions.
—Hannah V. Herrero, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjust salt carefully—pistachios contribute salinity, so final seasoning should be done after tossing.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The saltwater pools were preserved and the property has brought them back to their natural state, which requires delicately balancing the flora and fauna and salinity levels.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The Baltic Sea is not a suitable long-term habitat for humpback whales, due in part to its lower salinity levels and limited food supply.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
Rising water levels and increasing salinity now threaten both the mangroves and this cultural heritage, reminding us how deeply our well-being is connected to the health of our shared environment.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salinity
saltiness
Noun
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The floral lavender flavor is balanced out by the sweetness of the honey and saltiness of the cake’s graham cracker crust.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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Too heavy-handed with the saltshaker—a little squeeze will balance the saltiness in sauces and soups.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Salinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salinity. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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