saltiness

noun
UK /ˈsɔːltinəs/
US /ˈsɔːltinəs/

Saltiness is how salty something tastes.

The saltiness of the popcorn made me thirsty.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A sharp or bitter quality in someone's words or mood.

There was a hint of saltiness in her reply after the argument.

3. The state of containing salt, as in seawater.

The saltiness of the ocean water surprised the swimmers.

4. A slightly rude or annoyed attitude.

He laughed off the saltiness in his friend's joke.