sodium chloride
noun
: an ionic crystalline chemical compound consisting of equal numbers of sodium and chlorine atoms : salt sense 1a
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Meanwhile, soft water is produced by offsetting these minerals with the addition of sodium chloride (or salt).12
Many people prefer to soften their water using a water softener.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
An essential mineral Table salt consists mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl) and is the main source of both sodium and chloride in the diet.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
The tiny white tablets, which contain a concentrated amount of sodium chloride, have exploded in popularity on TikTok, with many people swearing the pills have taken their athletic performance to the next level.
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2024
For a daily shampoo, seek out a gentle formula like Redken's Frizz Dismiss Shampoo, which is formulated sans sulfates, sodium chloride, and fragrance.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
An essential mineral Table salt consists mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl) and is the main source of both sodium and chloride in the diet.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
The tiny white tablets, which contain a concentrated amount of sodium chloride, have exploded in popularity on TikTok, with many people swearing the pills have taken their athletic performance to the next level.
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2024
For a daily shampoo, seek out a gentle formula like Redken's Frizz Dismiss Shampoo, which is formulated sans sulfates, sodium chloride, and fragrance.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Sodium chloride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sodium%20chloride. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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