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Salt

/sˈɔlt/
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(noun) A common substance, chemically consisting mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl), used extensively as a food ingredient, seasoning, condiment, and preservative.

"Pass me the salt, please." "Here you are."
I seasoned the fish with salt and pepper.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The chef added a pinch of ____ to the boiling water before dropping in the pasta.

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