saltiness
UKUS
TOEFLC1
Definitions
n.
The quality or degree of tasting or containing salt.
咸味，咸度：尝起来或含有盐的性质或程度。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsaltsalt
+
-i-connector
+
-nessstate, quality
=saltiness
salty + -ness (state, quality) = 'the quality of being salty.' A transparent abstract noun built on salty (the y becomes i before -ness).
Common Collocations
- 1.level of saltiness咸度
- 2.hint of saltiness淡淡的咸味
- 3.saltiness of the sea海水的咸味
Example Sentences
- 1.
A hint of saltiness made the caramel taste even better.
- 2.
You can reduce the saltiness by adding more water.