What does the cryptic crossword clue "Like wreck exposed, full of salt (9)" mean?

The definition is "Like wreck". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BAR (synonym="NACL") + NACL (synonym="NACL") + ED (synonym="NACL") = BARNACLED; definition: "Like wreck" The answer is BARNACLED.

Like wreck exposed, full of salt (9)

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