Brininess (Noun)
Meaning
The relative proportion of salt in a solution.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The brininess of the ocean water made it perfect for curing fish.
- She adjusted the brininess of the soup to suit her taste by adding a bit of cream.
- The brininess of the spray emanating from the surf was invigorating as I stood on the rocky shoreline.
- Canners prefer to pickle vegetables in a brine with a consistent level of brininess for best flavor.
- Measuring the brininess of the water helps marine biologists understand the delicate balance of the ecosystem.