brininess

Definition of brininessnext
as in saltness
the quality or state of being salty the brininess of the soup rendered it inedible

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Noun
  • Much of the land targeted for solar development is already difficult or impossible to farm because of drainage problems and soil salinity.
    Jeff St. John, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
  • In specific systems, such as the salt lakes China is currently using for potassium and lithium, salinity is too high for the systems to run efficiently.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The floral lavender flavor is balanced out by the sweetness of the honey and saltiness of the cake’s graham cracker crust.
    Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Too heavy-handed with the saltshaker—a little squeeze will balance the saltiness in sauces and soups.
    Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Brininess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brininess. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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