Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

salination

noun

/ˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/

Definition

The process of adding salt to something, often referring to the increase of salt in soil or water bodies.

Examples

Salination of groundwater can severely impact agricultural productivity.
Due to increased salination, many fish species have struggled to survive in affected habitats.

Meaning

Salination typically occurs when saline water, such as seawater, infiltrates freshwater areas, or due to evaporation, leading to higher concentrations of salt in those areas.