brine
UK: braɪn | US: braɪn
n. water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt
n. the sea or ocean (archaic/poetic)
vt. to treat with or steep in brine
The word "brine" traces back to Old English brīne, meaning "salt water" or "the sea," derived from Proto-Germanic brīnijō. The root br- is linked to water or moisture, while -ine serves as a noun-forming suffix. Over time, the term narrowed from a general reference to the sea to specifically denote salt-saturated water, reflecting its practical use in food preservation and industrial processes.
The chef soaked the olives in brine to enhance their flavor.
Ancient sailors feared storms that churned the brine into violent waves.
Pickles are preserved in a solution of vinegar and brine.
The recipe calls for brining the turkey overnight before roasting.
Her tears mixed with the brine of the ocean as she waved goodbye.