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
  • After just four decades, the lake had dropped nearly 50 feet, doubled in salinity and shrunk to half its original volume.
    — Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of salinity
Noun
  • These options can bring different qualities to a dish beyond simply adding saltiness, giving diners a chance to find what best suits their preferences.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026
  • On a molecular level, the researchers found that these peptides all targeted the transmembrane channel-like protein 4 (TMC4) receptor, which essentially detects saltiness and sends these signals to the brain.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of saltiness
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