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 presence of several million nerve endings suggests that narwhals may be able to sense temperature or salinity changes in the water with their tusks.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Organisms that survive the Gulf’s high temperatures and salinity may be particularly capable invaders.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of salinity
Noun
  • The curds will melt slightly when stirred into hot oatmeal, adding a creamy texture and saltiness.
    — Zia Sherrell, HEALTH, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The final rinse will remove any saltiness on the berries’ skins.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Definition of saltiness
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“Brininess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brininess. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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