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brine
Pronunciation: (brīn), [key]
—n., v., brined, brin•ing.
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n.
1. water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt.
2. a salt and water solution for pickling.
3. the sea or ocean.
4. the water of the sea.
5. Chem.any saline solution.
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v.t.
to treat with or steep in brine.
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