brineA 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. Related category• INORGANIC CHEMISTRYAlso on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History |