Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The act of putting anything in pickle or brine; the process of preserving in pickle.
- noun The immersion of sheet-iron or wire in acid, in order to clean it.
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- noun An instance of processing something in
brine or other solution.. - verb Present participle of
pickle .
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Examples
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The term pickling is applied to the process of preserving food when either salt or vinegar is used.
NPR Topics: News 2010
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The term pickling is applied to the process of preserving food when either salt or vinegar is used.
NPR Topics: News 2010
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The term pickling is applied to the process of preserving food when either salt or vinegar is used.
NPR Topics: News 2010
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Although the English word "pickling" may include preserving in salt, the Spanish terms refer to pickling in vinegar.
Preserving The Fall Harvest: Mexican Pickles And Vinaigrettes 2006
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Although the English word "pickling" may include preserving in salt, the Spanish terms refer to pickling in vinegar.
Preserving The Fall Harvest: Mexican Pickles And Vinaigrettes 2006
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Sierra: kingfish, a firm-fleshed fish commonly prepared en escabeche - marinated in pickling spices - in the Yucatan, where it is also called esmedregal.
A Guide to Mexican Fish and Shellfish - Part Two: Las Delicias del Mar 2006
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Sierra: kingfish, a firm-fleshed fish commonly prepared en escabeche - marinated in pickling spices - in the Yucatan, where it is also called esmedregal.
A Guide to Mexican Fish and Shellfish - Part Two: Las Delicias del Mar 2006
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Sierra: kingfish, a firm-fleshed fish commonly prepared en escabeche - marinated in pickling spices - in the Yucatan, where it is also called esmedregal.
A Guide to Mexican Fish and Shellfish - Part Two: Las Delicias del Mar 2006
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The Turner Prize has become synonymous with controversial art, with Damien Hirst -- who made his name pickling animals in formaldehyde -- and Tracey Emin -- who made an installation of her unmade, dirty bed -- among past winners.
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The Turner Prize has become synonymous with controversial art, with Damien Hirst -- who made his name pickling animals in formaldehyde -- and Tracey Emin -- who made an installation of her unmade, dirty bed -- among past winners.
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