What is the meaning of salting?

noun

• The act of adding salt to food.

verb

• Add salt to.
  • synonyms: salt
• Sprinkle as if with salt.
  • usage: "the rebels had salted the fields with mines and traps"
  • synonyms: salt
• Add zest or liveliness to.
  • usage: "She salts her lectures with jokes"
  • synonyms: salt
• Preserve with salt.
  • usage: "people used to salt meats on ships"
  • synonyms: salt