basic salt

basic salt,

a salt that contains an unreplaced hydroxide ion from the base generating it, such as Ca(OH)Cl.

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salt (sôlt),

n a compound of a base and an acid; a compound of an acid, some of the replaceable hydrogen atoms of which have been substituted.

salt, basic,

n a salt containing replaceable, or hydroxyl, groups.

salt depletion,

n See depletion, salt.

salt solution,

n a homemade mouthrinse consisting of one-half teaspoon salt and one-half cup of tepid water, used to decrease inflammation and promote healing.