salineness

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Definition of salineness in English English dictionary

Salinity

The improved surfacing material, by virtue of the well-known properties of salt incorporated therein, prevents the accumulation of ice or the solidification of moisture upon the pavement, the salineness of the sand in the composition or material having a tendency directly to dissolve or melt ice on the pavement.

The quality or state of being salt; saltness

Etymology

() saline +‎ -ness