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brine

[brahyn] / braɪn /


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And it’s one of the most underappreciated flavors in the home kitchen canon — which is a shame, because once you start looking for brine, you’ll find summer hiding everywhere.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Coastal desalination plants discharge ultra salty brine waste that can harm marine life, but the undersea pods release a less concentrated brine, which the company says is friendlier to the ecosystem.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

When discharged back into the ocean, brine can damage marine ecosystems by increasing salinity and reducing oxygen levels.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Their solar powered desalination system produces fresh water efficiently, operates without chemical pretreatment, and avoids creating brine waste.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

“But my cucumbers this year haven't been up to snuff, not worth the brine for pickling. How were yours?”

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck




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