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
  • Changing the salinity or saltiness of water can come with negative impacts.
    Cutter Martin, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Flavors of peach and nectarine merge with notes of crushed rose petal and a hint of salinity that lingers into the brilliant finish.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Changing the salinity or saltiness of water can come with negative impacts.
    Cutter Martin, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Creole seasoning adds peppery heat to keep this soup vibrant, along with apple cider vinegar which helps to balance the saltiness of the sausage and seasoning.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Brininess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brininess. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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