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brine

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɹaɪn// UK //bɹˈaɪn// brine

n. very salty water used to keep food fresh or to add flavor. You often find it in jars of pickles or olives.

n. a high-concentration solution of salt in water, used for food preservation, pickling, or industrial cooling.


SIMPLE

The olives are stored in a jar of salty brine.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef soaked the turkey in a seasoned brine overnight to ensure the meat stayed moist during roasting.

COMPLEX

Traditional preservation methods rely on the high osmotic pressure of brine to inhibit the growth of bacteria that would otherwise cause the food to spoil.

Synonyms
Usage

Uncountable when referring to the liquid substance; countable when referring to specific types or batches of the solution.

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