First Known Use: before 12th century
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1brine
noun \ˈbrīn\
: a mixture of salty water used especially to preserve or add flavor to food
: the salty water of the ocean
Full Definition of BRINE
1
a : water saturated or strongly impregnated with common salt b : a strong saline solution (as of calcium chloride)
2
: the water of a sea or salt lake
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Origin of BRINE
Middle English, from Old English brȳne; akin to Middle Dutch brīne brine
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2brine
verb
brinedbrin·ing
Definition of BRINE
transitive verb
: to treat (as by steeping) with brine
— brin·er noun
First Known Use of BRINE
1552
BRINE Defined for Kids
brine
noun \ˈbrīn\
Definition of BRINE for Kids
1
: a mixture of salty water used especially to preserve or season food <pickle brine>
2
: the salty water of the ocean
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