Assertion: sodium chloride | /r/ObjectUse | used as cheap and safe desiccant
Facets:
value: sometimes
type: TEMPORAL
value: because of its hygroscopic properties
type: CAUSE
Source sentences:
text: Sodium chloride is sometimes used as a cheap and safe desiccant because of its hygroscopic properties, making salting an effective method of food preservation historically; the salt draws water out of bacteria through osmotic pressure, keeping it from reproducing, a major source of food spoilage.