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
  • The closing of the MRGO and the drop in salinity levels changed all that.
    Melina Walling, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Fascinatingly, this strategy is strikingly similar to those of sharks and rays, which also retain their urea to account for the salinity of seawater.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • End the tour with the sweet saltiness of fudge of a Findlay Market cookie.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The cheese blend adds a little saltiness that balances with the crispy crust and touch of sauce.
    Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Brininess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brininess. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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