brininess

Definition of brininessnext
as in saltness
the quality or state of being salty the brininess of the soup rendered it inedible

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Noun
  • Vivid acidity and astonishing freshness frame flavors of lemon zest and Pink Lady apple with a closing note of salinity.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
  • Scientists say those projects are expected to benefit American crocodiles by reducing salinity levels, but the same changes could also make those habitats more attractive to caimans.
    Sergio Candido, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • The Ocean Observatories Initiative was established in 2016 and involves around 900 instruments across parts of the Pacific and Atlantic, especially designed to withstand the immense pressure and corrosive saltiness of the ocean depths.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
  • Each manufacturer's kosher salt will have subtle differences in flavor, saltiness level, and volume.
    Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
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“Brininess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brininess. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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