sel

Definitions of sel
  1. noun
    a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
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    carbonate
    a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3)
    sulfate
    a salt or ester of sulphuric acid
    aspirine
    the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
    bicarbonate
    a salt of carbonic acid (containing the anion HCO3) in which one hydrogen atom has been replaced; an acid carbonate
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    composé chimique
    (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
  2. noun
    white crystalline form of especially sodium chloride used to season and preserve food
    synonyms: sel de table
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    aromatisant, assaisonnement
    something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
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