salt

A colorless or white crystalline solid, chiefly sodium chloride, used extensively in ground or granulated form as a food seasoning and preservative.

An ionic chemical compound formed by replacing all or part of the hydrogen ions of an acid with metal ions or other cations.

Any of various mineral salts used as laxatives or cathartics.

Smelling salts.

Epsom salts.

An element that gives flavor or zest.

Sharp lively wit.

A sailor, especially when old or experienced.

A saltcellar.

Containing or filled with salt.