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
  • In systems like this, where salinity, sediment input and productivity change over short distances, the chemical landscape itself is patchy.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • And though extreme rainfall may help attract baitfish closer to shore, the influx of fresh water lowers salinity levels, driving some shark species away.
    — Sam Nichols, Scientific American, 8 July 2026
Definition of salinity
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
Definition of saltiness
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