brineman

noun

brine·​man
ˈbrīnmən
plural brinemen
1
: one that makes brine for preserving foods
2
: a worker who prepares briny solution for use in electrolytic cells

called also saltman

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“Brineman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brineman. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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