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From our dictionary:brine
Pronunciation: (brIn), [key]
—n., v., brined, brin•ing.
—n.
1. water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt.
2. a salt and water solution for pickling.
3. the sea or ocean.
4. the water of the sea.
5. Chem.any saline solution.
—v.t.
to treat with or steep in brine.