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brininess

noun

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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  1. salinity
  2. saltiness
Noun
  • The boats can collect measurements including sea-surface temperature, air temperature, atmospheric pressure, humidity, salinity and water density.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Another classic, the Gibson introduces salinity via a cocktail onion and its pickling liquid, notes Adane.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of salinity
Noun
  • The Results Great Value’s Cream Cheese won consistently high marks across all of our editors’ tastings for its balance of sweetness, tartness, and saltiness.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
  • This is also important to balance out the saltiness of many of the items on the table.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of saltiness
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“Brininess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brininess. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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