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salinity

/ˈsælɪnɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does salinity mean?

noun

The quality or state of being salty; the concentration of dissolved salts in water, especially seawater or brackish water.

Example

"The high salinity of the ocean water made it difficult for the marine life to survive."

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