brine

  

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Water solution containing more than 2.6 percent salt (the amount contained in sea water), used in the manufacture of caustic soda (sodium hydroxide), chlorine, sodium carbonate and other products. Used also in curing of hides, and pickling of meats and vegetables for canning.

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