sel
/sɛl/
1.
nounmasculineSing
salt (table salt; sodium chloride), used for seasoning food
Passe-moi le sel, s'il te plaît.
Pass me the salt, please.
Synonyms:sel de table, chlorure de sodium
2.
nounmasculineSing
salt (chemical term: an ionic compound formed from an acid and a base)
Ce composé est un sel.
This compound is a salt.
Synonyms:sel minéral
