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salinity

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/səˈlɪn.ɪ.ti/ · sa-lin-i-ty

The saltiness or concentration of salt in water or soil.

Meanings

nountechnical

The saltiness or concentration of salt in water or soil.

پانی یا مٹی میں نمک کی مقدار یا نمکین پن۔

نمکی تشکیل

namki tashaakil

Synonyms

saltinessbrininessflavorنمکین پنتلخیمیرچ

Antonyms

freshnesssweetnessneutralityتازگیمیٹھاسغیر جانبداری

Common Collocations

  • high salinity
  • salinity levels
  • measure salinity

Example Sentences

The salinity of ocean water is crucial for marine life.

سمندر کے پانی کی نمکی تشکیل بحری زندگی کے لیے اہم ہے۔

Samandar ke pani ki namki tashaakil behri zindagi ke liye ahem hai.

Agriculture in this area is affected by soil salinity.

اس علاقے میں زراعت مٹی کی نمکی تشکیل سے متاثر ہوتی ہے۔

Is ilaqe mein ziraat mati ki namki tashaakil se mutasir hoti hai.

Scientists measure the salinity of water to determine its quality.

سائنسدان پانی کی نمکی تشکیل کو اس کی معیار جانچنے کے لئے ماپتے ہیں۔

Scientists pani ki namki tashaakil ko is ki mayaar jaanchnay ke liye maapte hain.

Easily Confused With

salient:Salinity refers to salt content, while salient refers to something that is prominent or stands out.

Word Family

saline
adjectiveنمکین
salinometer
nounسالینومیٹر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Salinity sounds like 'salty' - remember that it refers to saltiness in water.

Imagine a salty ocean with waves crashing against the shore.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ایک پیالی نمک کبھی کم نہیں ہوتی۔

Ek piyali namak kabhi kam nahi hoti.

A small amount of salt is never too little.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "salinitas" — saltiness

First known use: 1807

The term 'salinity' has evolved from the Latin word 'salinitas', which refers to the quality or condition of being salty. It was introduced into English language around the late 19th century.