salt
n. C / U A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈsɔɫt// UK //sˈɒlt// salt
n. a white substance from the sea or the ground that you add to food to make it taste better. It is also used to keep food fresh for a long time.
n. a white crystalline substance, primarily sodium chloride, used for seasoning and preserving food. In a broader chemical sense, any compound formed by the reaction of an acid with a base.
Please pass the salt for my fries.
The chef added a pinch of salt to the soup to bring out the flavor of the vegetables.
Ancient civilizations often used salt as a form of currency because its ability to preserve meat made it essential for survival during long winters.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the substance in general; countable when referring to different chemical types or small packets.