SALTERN Meaning and
Definition
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A saltern refers to a location, typically an area of land or a facility, where salt is produced or extracted by means of natural or human processes. It is a place where the process of salt-making is carried out, usually through the evaporation of seawater or mineral-rich saltwater from salt springs or salt lakes. The term "saltern" can also be used to describe the entire complex or system of production, including the necessary infrastructure and equipment used in the salt-making process.
At a saltern, seawater is directed into shallow pools or pans, commonly known as saltpans or evaporation ponds, where it is allowed to evaporate over time. As the water evaporates, the concentration of salt increases, resulting in the formation of salt crystals. These crystals are then collected, either manually or mechanically, and further processed to refine and purify the salt. The final product is often used for culinary, industrial, or medicinal purposes.
Historically, salterns were vital economic and cultural centers, as salt was a precious and valuable commodity used for preserving food, seasoning, and trade. Salterns were often established in coastal regions or near saltwater sources, where natural evaporation processes were more convenient. Nowadays, salterns can be found in various parts of the world, serving both traditional and modern salt production industries.
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A salt-work; a salting-tub.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for SALTERN
- saltar
- saltan
- saltran
- sulten
- xaltern
- daltern
- ealtern
- szltern
- ssltern
- swltern
- sqltern
- saktern
- saptern
- saotern
- salrern
- salfern
- salgern
- salyern
- sal6ern
- sal5ern
Etymology of SALTERN
The word "saltern" comes from the Middle English term "salterne" or "salterne", which can be traced back to the earlier Old English word "sealtærn". "Sealtærn" is a combination of "sealt", meaning "salt", and "ærn", which refers to a building or house. Thus, "saltern" originally denoted a building or structure used for the production of salt. Consequently, the word is derived from Old English and has been preserved in various forms throughout the centuries.
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