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Saltern

Definition:

A saltern is a place where salt is obtained by evaporating seawater or saltwater from salt springs. It refers to both the location and the facilities used in salt production.

Sense 1:

Noun: A location or facility where salt is produced through the evaporation of seawater or saltwater from salt springs.

Example sentences:

1. The workers at the saltern have been extracting salt from the sea for generations.
2. The saltern is located near the coast, making it easier to obtain seawater for salt production.
3. They built a new saltern to meet the increasing demand for salt in the region.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Relating to a place where salt is produced or obtained.

Example sentences:

1. She visited the saltern town to learn more about the salt production process.
2. The saltern industry has played a significant role in the local economy for centuries.

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