English Explanatory Dictionary

pickling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An instance of processing something in brine or in vinegar.
  2. A process by which the oxide scale on steel (especially stainless steels) or other metallic objects is chemically removed by strong acids.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of pickle

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪk.lɪŋ/

Word forms

pickling picklings

Derived words

pickling lime
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