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brine
[ brahyn ]
noun
- water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt.
- a salt and water solution for pickling.
- the sea or ocean.
- the water of the sea.
- Chemistry. any saline solution.
verb (used with object)
- to treat with or steep in brine.
brine
/ ɪ /
noun
- a strong solution of salt and water, used for salting and pickling meats, etc
- the sea or its water
- chem
- a concentrated solution of sodium chloride in water
- any solution of a salt in water
a potassium chloride brine
verb
- tr to soak in or treat with brine
brine
- Water saturated with or containing large amounts of a salt, especially sodium chloride. The high salt content is usually due to evaporation or freezing.
- The water of a sea or ocean.
Derived Forms
- ˈԾ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- Աl adjective
- İ noun
- i adjective
- i·ness noun
- ܲ·Ա adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of brine1
Word History and Origins
Origin of brine1
Example Sentences
At the Will Rogers State Beach site, workers submerged the recovered batteries in a brine solution made of table salt and baking soda.
Taste for seasoning, adding more giardiniera or brine if you want an extra tang.
A quick brine — vinegar, water, salt, sugar — transforms a raw slice into something crisp, electric and bracing, a perfect foil for richness.
These humble tubs of brine and spice are a passport to global flavors, ready to turn even the most ordinary meal into something that feels a little like a vacation.
I often finish a dish with butter and some sort of tangy or acid component like brine or vinegar.
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