sailage

/ˈseɪlɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or practice of salting fish or meat for preservation.

“The sailors practiced sailage techniques to preserve the meat for their long voyage.”

2. noun

the salt used for salting fish or meat for preservation.

“The fishermen used sailage to preserve their catch for the winter months.”

Synonyms

  • preservation
  • salting

Antonyms

  • rot
  • spoiling