rock salt
noun
: common salt occurring in solid form as a mineral
also
: salt artificially prepared in large crystals or masses
Examples of rock salt in a Sentence
I put some rock salt on the sidewalk to melt the ice.
Recent Examples on the Web
Avoid using fine play sand; instead, use sharp sand and mix it with rock salt in a large container or bucket.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
One of the most effective ways to remove it is by using a de-icing product, like rock salt, calcium chloride pellets or calcium magnesium acetate, according to Curti's Landscaping.
—Maddie McGay, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Simply place the planter near your door, fill it with your rock salt or ice melt, and leave a small shovel or scoop inside to easily scatter its contents outside when frost and snow come through.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
North Carolina residents are likely stocking up on rock salt (again) ahead of a historic winter storm forecast to dump up to a foot of snow in portions of the state this weekend.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
One of the most effective ways to remove it is by using a de-icing product, like rock salt, calcium chloride pellets or calcium magnesium acetate, according to Curti's Landscaping.
—Maddie McGay, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Simply place the planter near your door, fill it with your rock salt or ice melt, and leave a small shovel or scoop inside to easily scatter its contents outside when frost and snow come through.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
North Carolina residents are likely stocking up on rock salt (again) ahead of a historic winter storm forecast to dump up to a foot of snow in portions of the state this weekend.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rock salt
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“Rock salt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20salt. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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