as in salt
of, relating to, or containing salt a briny liquid that is often used to make pickles

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Recent Examples of briny Still, slurping down a few oysters now and again doesn’t hurt—and this briny snack may even help your body naturally fend off invaders for other reasons, the researchers say. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025 The result is savory, briny, and lends a complex backbone to this recipe. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2024 Declan Simpson of Oyster Bay Tours demonstrates the art of shucking, teaching guests how to open oysters bursting with briny sweetness and carrying the merroir of this unique corner of the world. Kaila Yu, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 Season’s sardines are gentle, with less of a briny kick. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 7 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for briny

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“Briny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briny. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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