supersalty

English

Etymology

From super- +‎ salty.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

supersalty (comparative more supersalty, superlative most supersalty)

1. Very salty.
   • 2002, Ralph Lee Hopkins, Hiking the Southwest's Geology: Four Corners Region:

     Gypsum forms in sediment when seawater becomes supersalty as it evaporates in warm, tropical environments.

   • 2008 May, Men's Health, volume 23, number 4, page 141:

     With ever-expanding portion sizes, supersalty foods are displacing fresh fruits and vegetables, which are rich in potassium.