salting

noun4

1. •
   The act of sprinkling salt, as on food or on an icy road.
2. •
   The act of tampering with an investigation site by adding bogus evidence.
3. •
   A salt marsh.

   • Saltings ringing with the redshank's cry. — 1967
4. •
   (UK, historical) The celebration of the Eton montem.