Definition of brinenext
as in sea
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth for hundreds of years people from Atlantic Canada have made their living from the brine

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Recent Examples of brine Add the lime juice and pickle brine, and mash with a fork until relatively smooth. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 Cutting overseas dependency China possesses extensive rubidium and cesium reserves locked inside specialty lithium ores and salt-lake brines. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026 Rockwood closed the mine in 1988 as lithium demand dried up and the company moved to more cost-effective brine deposits in other countries. — Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026 Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons pickle brine, onion powder, and paprika until combined. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brine
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Noun
  • Perched high in the cliffs, built into the rock face overlooking the sea, and within view of the sweet fishing village of Conca dei Marini, the property is just a quick drive to Amalfi, but still feels a million miles away from the tourists.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • As Hungary is landlocked, the lake is sometimes known as the country's internal sea, measuring nearly 80km long and about 14km wide at its widest point.
    — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Warm ocean water fuels tropical cyclones, explains Kim Wood, an associate professor of hydrology and atmospheric sciences at the University of Arizona.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The scene switches to a beautiful cliffside mansion overlooking the ocean.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Brine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brine. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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