1
: a mixture of salty water used especially to preserve or add flavor to food
The chicken was soaked in brine before it was roasted.
2
: the salty water of the ocean
ocean brine
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“Brine.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/brine. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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