Salt

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Salt

Salt (pronunciation: /sɔːlt/), also known as sodium chloride (sodium chloride), is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), a chemical compound belonging to the larger class of salts; salt in its natural form as a crystalline mineral is known as rock salt or halite.

Etymology

The word "salt" comes from the Old English sealt, which is derived from the Proto-Germanic *saltom. The word "sodium" is derived from the English word "soda", which comes from the Medieval Latin soda, and "chloride" is derived from the Greek word chloros, meaning greenish-yellow.

Related Terms

  • Halite: The natural form of salt, commonly known as rock salt.
  • Sodium: A chemical element with the symbol Na (from Latin natrium) and atomic number 11.
  • Chloride: The ionic form of chlorine, it is a component of salt.
  • Sea Salt: Salt that is produced by the evaporation of seawater.
  • Table Salt: Refined salt containing about 97% to 99% sodium chloride. Usually contains substances that make it free-flowing.
  • Iodized Salt: Table salt mixed with a minute amount of various salts of the element iodine.

Uses

Salt is used in many cuisines around the world, and it is often found in salt shakers on diners' eating tables for their personal use on food. Salt is also used in food preservation methods like curing meats and pickling.

Health Effects

While salt is necessary for human life, overconsumption can increase the risk of health problems, including high blood pressure. In many countries, salt is iodized to help prevent iodine deficiency.

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