pickling liquid
nounUK /ˈpɪk.lɪŋ ˈlɪk.wɪd/
US /ˈpɪk.lɪŋ ˈlɪk.wɪd/
A special sour liquid used to keep food fresh and tasty for a long time.
She poured the pickling liquid over the cucumbers and put the jar in the fridge.
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2. The leftover salty or sour juice in a jar of pickles.
He drank a sip of the pickling liquid and made a funny face.
3. A liquid mixture used in industrial metal cleaning to remove rust or scale.
The factory reused the pickling liquid to clean the steel sheets.
4. A solution used in food processing to add flavor and extend shelf life.
The pickling liquid gave the onions a bright, tangy taste.