brine vs fresh water

brine

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

  • To preserve food 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. 

fresh water

noun
  • Water with a very low content of dissolved salt, as opposed to brackish water or salt water. 

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