pernitrate

pərnʾteit

Definitions

1. verb

to sprinkle or scatter something, especially salt

“The chef pernitrated the dish with a generous helping of paprika.”

2. verb

to sprinkle or scatter salt, especially to preserve or cure food

“The traditional method of pernitrating the meat involved sprinkling salt all over the surface.”

Synonyms

  • scattered
  • sprinkle

Antonyms

  • concentrate
  • unify