- (functioning as singular) a place, building, or factory where salt is produced
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salt•works
(sôlt′wûrks′),USA pronunciation n., pl. -works.
- (often used with a pl. v.) a building or plant where salt is made.
- salt1 + works 1555–65
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saltworks /ˈsɔːltˌwɜːks/, saltwork /ˈsɔːltˌwɜːk/ n
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