salt lick
A "salt lick" is crucial for providing essential nutrients to animals, either naturally or through human intervention.
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Definition
B2Nature
(common)A natural deposit of mineral salts that animals lick to get essential nutrients.
Example
- Deer often visit the salt lick in the forest to maintain their mineral balance.
B2Agriculture
(technical)A block or mass of salt provided by humans for livestock to lick for nutritional supplementation.
Example
- Farmers place salt licks in pastures to ensure their cattle receive necessary minerals.
Similar
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