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"

property - a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; "a study of the physical properties of atomic particles"

brininess, salinity - the relative proportion of salt in a solution

brackishness - the saltiness of water

solution - a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water"