brininess

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

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Noun
  • According to the study authors, the cold, low-salinity water of the upper ocean has continued to function as a natural barrier.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The Dead Sea is already home to some resorts, and increasing the amount of water in it while reducing its salinity might also increase tourism in the area.
    Big Think, Big Think, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Soy sauce adds saltiness and umami goodness to the sauce.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Again, the wine’s sweetness and acidity combined with the saltiness and tanginess of the cheese are a match made in foodie heaven.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Brininess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brininess. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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