salt out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To abort (a fetus) by injecting saline solution into the uterus.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
If the pregnancy is too advanced for the D & C or salting out procedures, a hysterotomy abortion may be performed.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To precipitate out of a solution.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To cause a solute to precipitate out of a solution.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “salt out” mean?
To abort (a fetus) by injecting saline solution into the uterus.
Is “salt out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.