saltiness

Example Sentences

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“Otherwise, the saltiness makes my eyes smart and I won’t be able to see properly.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

Regular consumption of high-sodium foods can reduce sensitivity to salty flavors, leading some people to prefer stronger levels of saltiness.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

The saltiness is unmistakable, and throughout these months of the war, I have been suffering from severe infections as a result.

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2024

During soy sauce fermentation, soy protein is broken down into amino acids, creating a balanced flavor with saltiness, sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and umami.

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2024

When it was over, I hugged my sister, who smelled like Oreos, the saltiness of tears, and hot, crying breath.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia