sea salt
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sea salt
First recorded in 1595–1605
Example Sentences
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C.C. controlled the urge to blurt out how most of the sea salt is forced down when the ice forms in winter so that the ocean water below the ice becomes dense with salt which makes it heavier and so it sinks.
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In addition to French green lentils, you’ll need a medium yellow onion, carrots, garlic, bay leaf, vegetable broth, diced cooked ham, olive oil, cracked black pepper, sea salt and za’atar.
From Salon
Mal, coming across the deck, glanced at Christopher, who could see she was thinking the same thing as he was: Nighthand looked equal parts sea salt, blood, and facial hair.
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He twisted; it was above him, diving low, wings outstretched, clawed feet extended, lion’s mane matted with sea salt and blood.
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I pressed the dough into a pie tin, sprinkled the top with turbinado sugar and flaky sea salt, and baked it until the edges set and the center stayed soft and blondie-like.
From Salon
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