brine

/braɪn/ /braɪn/ /braɪn/; /braɪn/ /braɪn/ /braɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a strong solution of salt and water, often used for preserving or pickling food

“The chef submerged the vegetables in a brine solution to give them extra flavor.”

2. verb

to soak or preserve food in a brine solution

“The farmer plans to brine the turkey to make it more tender.”

3. noun

a mineral water that contains a high concentration of salt, often found in underground caves

“The tourists were amazed by the underground brine lake they discovered.”

Synonyms

  • pickle
  • saline
  • solution

Antonyms

  • freshwater
  • sweetwater