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Definition

The concentration of dissolved inorganic salt in water.

Synonym

Total Dissolved Solids

Description

Salinity is another way of describing dissolved mineral concentration and is measured as ppm or mg/l.

Why is salinity important?

High concentrations of salinity in aquifers renders the groundwater unfit for use.

 

 

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