salts

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The experiments included exposure to powerful shock waves comparable to those created by meteorite impacts on Mars, as well as perchlorate salts, which are toxic compounds known to exist in Martian soil.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026

Despite the harsh conditions, the yeast cells remained alive after exposure to shock waves, perchlorate salts, and even both stressors combined.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026

Meg’s jam refuses to gel, Jo salts instead of sugars the strawberries, ambition and reality collide, humiliation stings but eventually becomes something to laugh about.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Earlier this season, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that 49ers players created a system to make sure everyone has immediate access to smelling salts during games.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

“I can make you an ointment for that,” said Haldon, “and there are certain mineral salts that will toughen your skin.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin