salt

A white crystalline substance that is typically used to enhance the flavor of food, composed mainly of sodium chloride. It is essential for human health and is found naturally in seawater and in mineral deposits.

• He added a pinch of salt to the soup — 彼はスープに少量の塩を加えた。
• The ocean is full of salt, which gives it a characteristic taste — 海は塩で満ちており、それは特有の味を与えます。

To add salt to food in order to enhance its flavor; to season with salt. This process is common in cooking and can significantly improve the taste of various dishes.

• Don't forget to salt the meat before grilling — グリルする前に肉に塩を忘れずに振りかけてください。
• I like to salt my pasta water to add flavor — パスタの水に塩を加えて味を出すのが好きです。

Describing something that contains salt or has a saline quality. Often used in relation to the taste or properties of food and the environment.

• The salt water is not suitable for drinking — 塩水は飲用には適していません。
• They live in a salt marsh full of unique wildlife — 彼らは独特な野生動物が生息する塩湿地に住んでいます。