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English Meaning(s) for 塩

noun
  1. salt (e.g. sodium chloride, calcium sulfate, etc.)
  2. chloride

Definition and Synonyms for 塩

Saltiness the taste experience when common salt is taken into the mouth
Synonyms: しょっぱい, , , 塩分, 塩気, 鹹味
Common Salt white crystalline form of especially sodium chloride used to season and preserve food
Synonyms: , , 塩化ナトリウム, 塩気, 塩花, 塩類, 波の花, 食卓塩, 食塩
Salt a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
Synonyms: , , 塩類

Meanings for each kanji in 塩

» salt

Categories 塩 is a member of

Taste the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
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Seasoner something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
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Chemical Compound a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
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Sample Sentences for 塩

In order to make this cake you need baking powder and unsalted butter.
The store that I always go to has Calbee potato chips on sale for 98 yen a bag. My favorite flavor is lightly salted. As a matter of fact, the ingredients for this particular flavor changes from time to time. Today's chips are chemical-free, made with natural salt. Fitting for someone like me.

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