brackish vs briny

brackish

adj
  • Salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries. 

  • Distasteful; unpleasant; not appealing to the taste. 

  • Repulsive 

briny

adj
  • Of, pertaining to, resembling or containing brine; salty. 

noun
  • The sea. 

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