Salinity

usgb/səˈlɪnəti/
noun

The amount of salt in a body of water.

The salinity levels of the ocean are increasing due to global warming.
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Often appears as...

  • measure salinity
  • salinity levels

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Academic

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Aquatic Context

Salinity is mostly used in marine biology and environmental sciences to discuss water ecosystems.

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Researchers track the salinity in coral reefs to monitor their health.
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Not Just Oceans

Salinity can refer to salt in smaller water bodies like lakes and rivers, not just the sea.

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The river's salinity can affect the type of fish that live there.
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Climate Discussion

Salinity is commonly mentioned in climate change discourse, showing its ecological importance.

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As polar ice melts, the ocean's salinity is altered.
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