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Etymology

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oversalty +‎ -ness

Noun

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oversaltiness (uncountable)

  1. The quality of being oversalty.
    • 1907 December 28, “The Epicure's Ham”, in The National Provisioner, volume 37, number 26, page 7:
      The meat is then given a special mild cure in sweet pickle and wood smoke. This brings out and blends the delicately delicious ham and bacon flavors without drying out the natural juices and without oversaltiness.