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Pickling

Noun CEFR B2
ˈpɪk.lɪŋ

Definitions

  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

Equivalents

Españoldecapado
Françaisdécapage
Deutschabbeizen
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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

pickling lime picklist Picklock Pickman pickmaw pickme

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