as in sea
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth
for hundreds of years people from Atlantic Canada have made their living from the brine
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The mix of these columns and salt deposits produces a brine four times as salty as seawater, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration publication.
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The state prepares more brine to treat roads, and some institutions were preemptively responded to the risk.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
But this brine isn’t just coming from the ocean: New research shows freshwater ecosystems are facing widespread dual threats of salt contamination from the sea and land, made worse by climate change.
—Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
Clear any noticeable salt bridges in the brine tank and use the correct salt for your type of water softener to maintain its functionality.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The state prepares more brine to treat roads, and some institutions were preemptively responded to the risk.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
But this brine isn’t just coming from the ocean: New research shows freshwater ecosystems are facing widespread dual threats of salt contamination from the sea and land, made worse by climate change.
—Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
Clear any noticeable salt bridges in the brine tank and use the correct salt for your type of water softener to maintain its functionality.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for brine
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“Brine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brine. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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