salt
Aussprache: [/sɒlt/]
Wort
Kontext: „food“
(noun) a white substance that is often used to enhance the flavor of food. It can be found in small shakers on tables in restaurants.
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I added a pinch of salt to my soup to make it taste better.
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I don't like my food salty, so I always ask for no salt when ordering.
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Can you pass the salt, please?
Kontext: „chemistry“
(noun) a compound made of sodium and chlorine that is often used in various industries. It can also be used to melt ice on roads.
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The company uses salt to help melt the ice on the roads during winter.
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You shouldn't consume this type of salt, as it is not meant for food.
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Why is salt sometimes used to melt ice on roads?
Kontext: „speech“
(verb) to add extra flavor or interest to something, often by exaggerating details or making jokes. It is like adding an extra twist to a story to make it more entertaining.
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He likes to salt his stories with humor to keep the audience engaged.
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She was annoyed when he kept salting his explanations with unnecessary details.
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How do you feel about people who salt their stories with jokes?
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