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Added 9 October 2026

pickling

/ˈpɪk.lɪŋ/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about pickling at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

An instance of processing something in brine or in vinegar.
A process by which the oxide scale on steel (especially stainless steels) or other metallic objects is chemically removed by strong acids.

verb

present participle and gerund of pickle

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