brine vs soak up

brine

verb
  • To preserve food in a salt solution. 

  • To prepare and flavor food (especially meat) for cooking by soaking in a salt solution. 

noun
  • The sea or ocean; the water of the sea. 

  • Salt water; water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; a salt-and-water solution for pickling. 

soak up

verb
  • To absorb or draw in a substance, especially all of that substance 

  • To absorb or deflect a series of actions; to endure a behavior from someone. 

  • To enjoy some effects. 

  • To learn, especially passively or eagerly; to allow an experience to affect oneself 

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