Brine vs. Bittern — What's the Difference?

Brine is a high-concentration solution of salt (NaCl) in water (H2O). In diverse contexts, brine may refer to the salt solutions ranging from about 3.5% (a typical concentration of seawater, on the lower end of that of solutions used for brining foods) up to about 26% (a typical saturated solution, depending on temperature).

Bitterns are birds belonging to the subfamily Botaurinae of the heron family Ardeidae. Bitterns tend to be shorter-necked and more secretive than other members of the family.

Water saturated with or containing large amounts of a salt, especially sodium chloride.

Any of several wading birds of the genera Botaurus and Ixobrychus, having mottled brownish plumage and, in most species, a deep booming cry in the male.

The water of a sea or an ocean.

The bitter water solution of bromides, magnesium, and calcium salts remaining after sodium chloride is crystallized out of seawater.

A large body of salt water.

Several bird species in the Botaurinae subfamily of the heron family Ardeidae.

Salt water used for preserving and pickling foods.

The liquor remaining after halite (common salt) has been harvested from saline water (brine).

To immerse, preserve, or pickle in salt water.

The saline substance added to soy milk to coagulate it as a primary step in the production of tofu.

Salt water; water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; a salt-and-water solution for pickling.

(archaic) A very bitter compound of quassia, cocculus indicus, etc., used by fraudulent brewers in adulterating beer.

The sea or ocean; the water of the sea.

A wading bird of the genus Botaurus, allied to the herons, of various species.

(transitive) To preserve food in a salt solution.

The brine which remains in salt works after the salt is concreted, having a bitter taste from the chloride of magnesium which it contains.

(transitive) To prepare and flavor food (especially meat) for cooking by soaking in a salt solution.

A very bitter compound of quassia, cocculus Indicus, etc., used by fraudulent brewers in adulterating beer.

Water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; pickle; hence, any strong saline solution; also, the saline residue or strong mother liquor resulting from the evaporation of natural or artificial waters.

Relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes

The ocean; the water of an ocean, sea, or salt lake.

Tears; - so called from their saltness.

To steep or saturate in brine.

To sprinkle with salt or brine; as, to brine hay.

Water containing salts;

A strong solution of salt and water used for pickling

Soak in brine