common salt

Noun
  1. A white crystalline solid consisting mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl) (synset 114696184)
    is a type of: binary compound - chemical compound composed of only two elements
    subtypes: halite, rock salt - naturally occurring crystalline sodium chloride
    substance holonym: atomic number 17, chlorine, cl - a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)
    substance meronym: brine, saltwater, seawater - water containing salts
    same as: sodium chloride
  2. White crystalline form of especially sodium chloride used to season and preserve food (synset 107829083)
    is a type of: flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoner, seasoning - something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
    same as: salt, table salt

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