acetate, ethanoate - a salt or ester of acetic acid

arsenate - a salt or ester of arsenic acid

chlorate - any salt of chloric acid

dibasic salt - a salt derived by replacing two hydrogen atoms per molecule

hypochlorite - any salt or ester of hypochlorous acid

pyrophosphate - a salt or ester of pyrophosphoric acid

sulfonate - a salt of sulphonic acid

perchlorate - a salt of perchloric acid

alkali - a mixture of soluble salts found in arid soils and some bodies of water; detrimental to agriculture

ammonium chloride, sal ammoniac - a white salt used in dry cells

benzoate - any salt or ester of benzoic acid

borate - a salt or ester of boric acid

borosilicate - a salt of boric and silicic acids

calcium lactate - a white crystalline salt made by the action of lactic acid on calcium carbonate; used in foods (as a baking powder) and given medically as a source of calcium

calcium octadecanoate, calcium stearate - an insoluble calcium salt of stearic acid and palmitic acid; it is formed when soap is mixed with water that contains calcium ions and is the scum produced in regions of hard water

carbamate - a salt (or ester) of carbamic acid

carbonate - a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3)

fulminate - a salt or ester of fulminic acid

chromate - any salt or ester of chromic acid

chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

cyanide - an extremely poisonous salt of hydrocyanic acid

potassium bromide - a white crystalline salt (KBr) used as a sedative and in photography

potassium chlorate - a white salt (KClO3) used in matches, fireworks, and explosives; also used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent

potassium dichromate - an orange-red salt used in making dyes and in photography

ferricyanide - salt of ferricyanic acid obtained by oxidation of a ferrocyanide

ferrocyanide - salt of ferrocyanic acid usually obtained by a reaction of a cyanide with iron sulphate

fluoroboride - a salt of fluoroboric acid

fluosilicate - salt of fluosilicic acid

glutamate - a salt or ester of glutamic acid

halide - a salt of any halogen acid

isocyanate - a salt or ester of isocyanic acid

calcium chloride - a deliquescent salt; used in de-icing and as a drying agent

calcium sulfate, calcium sulphate - a white salt (CaSO4)

manganate - a salt of manganic acid containing manganese as its anion

chrome alum - a violet-colored salt used in hide tanning and as a mordant in dyeing

tartrate - a salt or ester of tartaric acid

oxalacetate, oxaloacetate - a salt or ester of oxalacetic acid

oxalate - a salt or ester of oxalic acid

permanganate - a dark purple salt of permanganic acid; in water solution it is used as a disinfectant and antiseptic

inorganic phosphate, orthophosphate, phosphate - a salt of phosphoric acid

polyphosphate - a salt or ester of polyphosphoric acid

acrylate, propenoate - a salt or ester of propenoic acid

salicylate - a salt of salicylic acid (included in several commonly used drugs)

double salt - a solution of two simple salts that forms a single substance on crystallization

bile salt - a salt of bile acid and a base; functions as an emulsifier of lipids and fatty acids

Glauber's salt, Glauber's salts - (Na2SO4.10H2O) a colorless salt used as a cathartic

cream of tartar, potassium hydrogen tartrate, tartar - a salt used especially in baking powder

sodium chlorate - a colorless salt (NaClO3) used as a weed killer and an antiseptic

flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoning, seasoner - something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts

diplomacy, diplomatic negotiations - negotiation between nations

gustatory perception, gustatory sensation, taste, taste perception, taste sensation - the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus; "the candy left him with a bad taste"; "the melon had a delicious taste"

cookery, cooking, preparation - the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat; "cooking can be a great art"; "people are needed who have experience in cookery"; "he left the preparation of meals to his wife"

flavor, flavour, season - lend flavor to; "Season the chicken breast after roasting it"

splash, sprinkle, splosh - cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force; "She splashed the water around her"

spice, spice up - make more interesting or flavorful; "Spice up the evening by inviting a belly dancer"

cookery, cooking, preparation - the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat; "cooking can be a great art"; "people are needed who have experience in cookery"; "he left the preparation of meals to his wife"

preserve, keep - prevent (food) from rotting; "preserved meats"; "keep potatoes fresh"

tasteful - having flavor

sharp - keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point; "a sharp pain"; "sharp winds"

tasteful - having flavor