brine

[braɪn]

brine Definition

• 1. water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt
• 2. a solution of salt in water used for preserving food
• 3. to soak in or treat with brine

Using brine: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "brine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The fish was preserved in brine.

• Example

  The recipe calls for soaking the chicken in brine overnight.

• Example

  The ship sailed through the brine of the ocean.

brine Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for brine

• saltwater
• seawater
• pickle
• preservative

Phrases with brine

• brine shrimp

  small crustaceans that live in saltwater and are often used as fish food

  Example

  The pet store sells brine shrimp for feeding aquarium fish.

• brine pool

  a body of water on the ocean floor that is supersaturated with salt and other minerals

  Example

  Scientists discovered a brine pool in the Gulf of Mexico that is toxic to most marine life.

• brine well

  a natural or artificial well that contains brine

  Example

  The town's economy was built around the brine wells that produced salt for trade.

Origins of brine

from Middle English 'bryne', from Old English 'bryne', meaning 'salt water'

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Summary: brine in Brief

'Brine' [braɪn] refers to water that is heavily saturated with salt, often used for preserving food. It can also refer to the act of soaking or treating something with brine. Examples include 'The fish was preserved in brine,' and 'The recipe calls for soaking the chicken in brine overnight.' 'Brine' extends into phrases like 'brine shrimp' and 'brine pool,' denoting small crustaceans and a body of water on the ocean floor, respectively.