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common salt

n.

1. See salt.

2. Sodium chloride.

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common salt

See salt.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	common salt - a white crystalline solid consisting mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl) sodium chloride binary compound - chemical compound composed of only two elements atomic number 17, chlorine, Cl - a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water) halite, rock salt - naturally occurring crystalline sodium chloride brine, saltwater, seawater - water containing salts; "the water in the ocean is all saltwater"
	2.	common salt - white crystalline form of especially sodium chloride used to season and preserve food table salt, salt flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoning, seasoner - something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts