What is the meaning of “does” in 2 parts?

In the following sentene, what do the words “does” in the second part refer to?

Salt does not lose ammonia in wet air but does so very slowly in moist air, like air from a fresh car. Other theories have suggested that in this form an ammonia drop is unlikely.

What do you think of Christian Churchill regarding the use of “modern” religion? Why or why not?

Asked on March 22, 2021 in Grammar.
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The salt does not lose any ammonia

in the saturated air, but can easily absorb water very slowly.

Will a customer ever go out and sabotage his/her country?

Answered on March 22, 2021.
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In the first clause, in which “Does”, is simply part of the negation, and is used in the second clause to emphasize the fact that there’s a distinction between dry and

moist air.

Answered on March 22, 2021.
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In the first clause, in which “Does”, is simply part of the negation, and is used in the second clause to emphasize the fact that there’s a distinction between dry and

moist air.

Answered on March 22, 2021.
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In the first clause, in which “Does”, is simply part of the negation, and is used in the second clause to emphasize the fact that there’s a distinction between dry and

moist air.

Answered on March 22, 2021.
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In the first clause, in which “Does”, is simply part of the negation, and is used in the second clause to emphasize the fact that there’s a distinction between dry and

moist air.

Answered on March 22, 2021.
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In the first clause, in which “Does”, is simply part of the negation, and is used in the second clause to emphasize the fact that there’s a distinction between dry and

moist air.

Answered on March 23, 2021.
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In the first clause, in which “Does”, is simply part of the negation, and is used in the second clause to emphasize the fact that there’s a distinction between dry and

moist air.

Answered on March 23, 2021.
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In the first clause, in which “Does”, is simply part of the negation, and is used in the second clause to emphasize the fact that there’s a distinction between dry and

moist air.

Answered on March 23, 2021.
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In the first clause, in which “Does”, is simply part of the negation, and is used in the second clause to emphasize the fact that there’s a distinction between dry and

moist air.

Answered on March 23, 2021.
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