pickling

noun — 2 senses

pickling

noun

/ˈpɪk.lɪŋ/

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.

Derived terms
pickling lime

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