slightly salty

Example Sentences

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For several months, the authorities had to take supplies from a river estuary where sea water mixes with fresh water, making tap water slightly salty.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2023

California also hosts about 20 brackish water plants which can desalinate slightly salty water from rivers, aqueducts and other sources.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2022

Add the linguine or reshteh to the pot, and season the broth with additional salt, until it tastes slightly salty.

From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2022

The touch of tang from the buttermilk is the perfect counterbalance to the incredible sweet, slightly salty dough.

From Salon • Sep. 25, 2021

Sosie hugged her and Jennifer closed her eyes, inhaling the slightly salty smell of her hair.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray