pink salt
Pink salt is most commonly associated with Himalayan salt, which is mined from the Punjab region of Pakistan and known for its distinctive pink hue due to trace minerals.
Definition
C1Geology
(technical)A rock salt mined from regions like the Punjab in Pakistan, containing minerals such as iron, potassium, and magnesium.
Example
- The unique pink color of this salt is due to the presence of trace minerals.
B2Culinary
(common)A type of salt with a pink color, often used in cooking and known for its mineral content.
Example
- She sprinkled pink salt over the salad for added flavor and color.
C2Historical
(uncommon)A term formerly used to describe ammonium hexachlorostannate, a substance used in dyeing to produce pink colors.
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