Definitions

1. noun

A type of salt obtained from the mineral sylvite, often used as a seasoning.

“The chef sprinkled a pinch of Morton salt on the dish.”

2. noun

A person who was named after the Morton surname, particularly in the United States.

“The Morton family has lived in the same house for generations.”

3. noun

A measure of a salt’s purity, equal to a thousandth of a gram of chloride in a kilogram of salt.

“The Morton salt has a purity level of 99.5.”