Salinity Meaning
/səˈlɪnɪti/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe quality of being saline.
nounThe concentration of salt in a solution.
Sentence Examples
Predators like baboon and hyena are deterred by the lake's high salinity.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The high ____ of the lake made it impossible for freshwater organisms to live there.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The marine biologist measured the ____ of the water to assess its suitability for the fish.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English saline Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English salinity From saline + -ity.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The high ____ of the lake made it impossible for freshwater organisms to live there.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The marine biologist measured the ____ of the water to assess its suitability for the fish.