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brine

[braɪn]

brine Definition

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

Phrases with brine

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

    Example

    The pet store sells brine shrimp for feeding aquarium fish.

  • 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.

  • 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.