Water "dissolves" salt. Water does not absorb salt.
The salt will absorb the water.
Sodium chloride is hygroscopic, absorb water.
Salt is very hygroscopic, easily absorb water.
Yes, because salt absorb easily water.
Salt absorb water and without water microorganisms are killed.
Salt absorb the water necessary for organisms.
It doesn't
Salt absorb water and as a consequence destroy microorganisms.
Because salt absorb water; without water bacteria are killed.
Salt absorb water and as a consequence all microorganisms (they need water) are killed.
The number one answer would be salt.
Nutrients and water.