Word Noun
brine
n.
C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈbɹaɪn/ UK /bɹˈaɪn/ brine UK spelling brines, brining
Definition
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.
Examples
“The olives are stored in a jar of salty brine.”
“The chef soaked the turkey in a seasoned brine overnight to ensure the meat stayed moist during roasting.”
“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.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the liquid substance; countable when referring to specific types or batches of the solution.
Real-world usage
“This meat gets a bath in a salty mixture called a brine.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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