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brine
A concentrated solution of sodium chloride and other salts. Natural brine occurs as seawater and as underground deposits. It is a major source of sodium chloride, bromine, iodine, and potassium compounds, and is also used as a food preservative and in refrigeration. See also evaporite.
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