Water with a high concentration of dissolved salts, typically much saltier than seawater. Brine occurs naturally in salt lakes, underground deposits, and areas where seawater evaporates, leaving concentrated salt solutions.
From Old English 'bryne' meaning 'burning' or 'fire,' related to the burning sensation of very salty water. The term evolved to specifically describe highly saline water that 'burns' the mouth and throat.
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