Salinity

Alternative definitions (2), class: vernacular (0)
Term: Salinity
Definition: 1. A general property of aqueous solutions caused by the alkali, alkaline earth, and metal salts of strong acids (Cl, SO4 and NO3) that are not hydrolyzed; 2. In soil science, the ratio of the weight of salt in a soil sample to the total weight of the sample.
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Last Modified 2023.03.27
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