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brine
nounverbverb-transitiveC1
/braɪn/Water saturated with salt, used for preserving food.
brine shrimp
nounC1
/ˌbraɪn ˈʃrɪmp/A small aquatic crustacean of the genus Artemia, typically found in saltwater lakes and salt pans.
brinell hardness number
nounTechnical-Low
/brɪˈnɛl ˈhɑːdnəs ˈnʌmbə/A numerical scale representing the hardness of a material, determined by forcing a hard steel or carbide ball into the material under a specified load.
brinelling
nounLow
/brɪˈnɛlɪŋ/A type of mechanical surface damage caused by static overload or impact on a bearing or metal surface, resulting in permanent indentations.
bring
verbverb-transitiveA1
/brɪŋ/To carry or convey something or someone to the place where the speaker is, or to a specified place.
bring about
verbB2 (Upper Intermediate)
/ˌbrɪŋ əˈbaʊt/To cause something to happen; to make something occur.
bring down
verbB1/B2 (Intermediate to Upper Intermediate)
/ˌbrɪŋ ˈdaʊn/To cause something or someone to fall, be lowered, or be reduced in level, status, power, or amount.
bring forward
verbB2
/ˌbrɪŋ ˈfɔːwəd/to move an event, meeting, or date to an earlier time; to present an idea, proposal, or piece of evidence for consideration.
bring in
verbB1
/ˌbrɪŋ ˈɪn/To introduce or cause to enter a place, situation, or discussion; to earn or yield money.
bring off
verbC1/C2
/ˌbrɪŋ ˈɒf/To successfully achieve something difficult or unlikely.
bring on
verbB2
/ˌbrɪŋ ˈɒn/To cause something, usually something negative or challenging, to happen or occur.
bring out
verbB1
/ˌbrɪŋ ˈaʊt/To cause something to appear, become visible, or be revealed; to make something noticeable or available.
bring over
verbB1
/ˌbrɪŋ ˈəʊ.vər/to cause someone or something to move to the place where the speaker is or to a different place; to introduce something (like an idea, custom, or product) to a new person, group, or location.
bring round
verbB2
/ˌbrɪŋ ˈraʊnd/To revive someone from unconsciousness; to make someone conscious again.
bring to
verbB2
/ˌbrɪŋ ˈtuː/To cause someone to regain consciousness or awareness; to revive.
bring up
verbB1
/ˌbrɪŋ ˈʌp/To raise a child or to introduce a topic into discussion.
bring-and-buy sale
nounB2
/ˌbrɪŋ ən ˈbaɪ ˌseɪl/A charity event where people bring items to sell and buy other donated items; the proceeds go to a good cause.
bringdown
nounLow, Informal
/ˈbrɪŋ.daʊn/A person, event, or thing that causes depression, disappointment, or a reduction in mood or status.
bringing-up
nounB2
/ˌbrɪŋɪŋ ˈʌp/To care for and educate a child through their formative years; to raise or rear a child.
brinjal
nounLow
/ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/The purple, edible fruit of the plant Solanum melongena, used as a vegetable.

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