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road salt
Definition

Salt used against the formation of ice on roads; when excess salt washes off the roads, it can poison roadside vegetation or raise salt concentrations in streams and reserves of underground water. It also accelerates the deterioration of concrete and metal.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/7283