salted
UK: ˈsɔːltɪd | US: ˈsɔːltɪd
adj. treated with or containing salt
adj. (figurative) seasoned or experienced
vt. past tense of "salt" (to add salt to something)
The word "salted" combines "salt," derived from Old English sealt (related to preserving or flavoring food), with the suffix "-ed," indicating a completed action or state. Historically, salting was crucial for food preservation, giving rise to both literal and figurative meanings (e.g., "salted earth" or "salted experience"). The morphemes retain their original spelling, reflecting the word's straightforward construction.
The chef salted the soup lightly to enhance its flavor.
These salted almonds are a popular snack.
His advice came from a salted perspective of years in the industry.
The recipe calls for salted butter, not unsalted.
They walked across the salted roads to avoid slipping on ice.