"salt spray" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: salt sprays [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} salt spray (countable and uncountable, plural salt sprays)
  1. Seawater in the form of a fine mist or droplets. Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: salt-spray, saltspray Derived forms: saltspray rose
    Sense id: en-salt_spray-en-noun-32pQdx-k Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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