BRINE

Brine

Brine is a solution of salt in water. In different contexts, brine may refer to salt solutions ranging from about 3.5% up to about 26% .

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brine

Noun

  1. Salt water; water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; a salt-and-water solution for pickling.
  2. The sea or ocean; the water of the sea.

Verb

  1. To preserve food in a salt solution.


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