BRINE


Meaning of BRINE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' br ī n

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English bry ̄ ne; akin to Middle Dutch br ī ne brine

Date: before 12th century

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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