merivesi — meaning in English

English meaning

• brine noun Water that has a lot of salt dissolved in it, used for pickling or preserving food.
• seawater noun The salt water found in oceans and seas.

Senses

merivesi is used for these senses in English:

• brine The sea or ocean; the water of the sea.
• seawater The saltwater of a sea or ocean.

brine — full definition

1. noun Water that has a lot of salt dissolved in it, used for pickling or preserving food.
2. verb To soak food in a strong salt solution, either to preserve it or to add flavor and moisture before cooking.

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