Pickling
/ˈpɪk.lɪŋ/ noun, verb
noun, verb ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An instance of processing something in brine or in vinegar. countable, uncountable
- 2 A process by which the oxide scale on steel (especially stainless steels) or other metallic objects is chemically removed by strong acids. countable, uncountable
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of pickle form-of, gerund, participle, present
Example
More examples"Our granny is an expert at pickling foods."