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
  • Apart from stunning views, the Costa Vicentina is increasingly becoming known for its wines—vibrant bottles that pack acidity, minerality, and salinity.
    Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Currently, a team of local researchers in North Carolina is collaborating to better understand how dredging may lead to the formation of more ghost forests and salinity, in an effort to gauge just how salt water intrudes the river system and how much salt water is needed to impact local ecosystems.
    Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The lime zest-salt topping adds color, a hint of welcome saltiness, and a touch of green to this fun dessert.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
  • End the tour with the sweet saltiness of fudge of a Findlay Market cookie.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Brininess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brininess. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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