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Definition of pickling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
food preservationprocess of preserving food in brine or vinegar
- Pickling is a traditional way to store vegetables.
2.
metalworkingTECH. chemical treatment to clean metal surfaces with acidTECH.
- Pickling removes rust from steel before painting.
Adjective
1.
food preservationrelated to preserving food in vinegar or brine
- Pickling cucumbers are ideal for making homemade pickles.
2.
metalTECH. related to the process of treating metal surfacesTECH.
- The pickling solution cleaned the steel before painting.
Origin of pickling
Dutch, pekel (brine)
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Examples of pickling in a sentence
Commercial pickling relies on precise vinegar ratios to keep jars safe for months. After welding, the parts went through pickling to remove scale and discoloration. The plant stores the acid for pickling in sealed tanks with ventilation. She bought pickling spices for the recipe. Pickling jars lined the pantry shelves. The pickling process is essential for preventing rust.
Pickling tanks are used in metal treatment plants.
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- French:saumurage, à mariner, ...
- German:Einlegen, Pökel-, ...
- Italian:conservazione sotto aceto, per sottaceti, ...
- Spanish:encurtido, de encurtido, ...
- Portuguese:conservação de alimentos em vinagre, de conserva, ...
- Chinese:腌制, 腌制的, ...
- Japanese:漬物作り, 漬物用の, ...
- Arabic:تَخْلِيل, مُخَلِّل, ...
- Hebrew:כְּבִישָׁה, לְכְבִישָׁה, ...
- Russian:маринование, маринованный, ...
- Ukrainian:маринування, консервований, ...
- Hindi:अचार बनाना, अचार बनाने वाला, ...
Definition of pickle - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
food preservationpreserve food in vinegar or brine
- She decided to pickle the cucumbers to extend their shelf life..
2.
technologyTECH. serialize data in PythonTECH.
- Developers often pickle data for storage.
3.
metalworkingTECH. clean metal using acidTECH.
- The factory workers pickle the metal parts before assembly.
Noun
1.
jarred producepreserved vegetable or fruit in vinegar or brine
- She made a sandwich with ham and pickle..
2.
table condimentUK sweet vinegary chutney popular in BritainUK
- We served cheese with a side of pickle.
3.
- I'm in a pickle with my homework.
4.
- You're such a little pickle, always causing trouble.
5.
sportsTECH. US rundown in baseballTECH. US
- The player was caught in a pickle between bases.
6.
metalworkingTECH. bath of acid for cleaning metalTECH.
- The metal parts were cleaned in a pickle.
Images of pickle
preserved vegetable or fruit in vinegar or brine 
sweet vinegary chutney popular in Britain 
bath of acid for cleaning metal
Expressions with pickle
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minor problem or difficult situation
I'm in a bit of a pickle with my homework.
become involved in a difficult or troublesome situation
He got into a pickle after losing his wallet.
in a difficult or troublesome situation
She found herself in a pickle after missing the last bus home.
difficult or tricky situation
I'm in a real pickle with this project.
arouse someone's interest or curiosity
The new movie trailer tickled my pickle.
food made by preserving different vegetables in spicy liquid
I like to eat mixed pickle with rice.
pickle preserved in sugar and vinegar
I love adding sweet pickle to my sandwiches.
cucumber pickled with dill and seasonings
I love having a dill pickle with my sandwich.
liquid from a pickle jar used in food or for health
Some athletes drink pickle juice after exercise.
chopped pickles used as a condiment
I love adding pickle relish to my hot dog.
pickled cucumber made with kosher salt and garlic
I love the taste of a kosher pickle with my sandwich.
sweet and tangy pickle made from cucumbers
She added a bread-and-butter pickle to her sandwich for extra flavor.
rest area for truck drivers, sometimes used for casual sex
Many truckers stopped at the pickle park overnight.
difficult or tricky situation
He's in a fine pickle after losing his keys.
comments on a difficult predicament
What a pickle, I forgot my keys inside!
difficult or tricky situation
She found herself in a pretty pickle after losing her keys.
plan or strategy kept ready for use
The coach always had a rod in pickle for tough games.
Origin of pickle
Dutch, pekel (brine)
Examples of pickle in a sentence
He loves to pickle various vegetables. They needed to pickle the object for the database. To share the data, they decided to pickle it. They pickle the steel to prevent rusting. Before coating, the technicians pickle the metal sheets. The pickle added a tangy flavor to the dish.
He enjoyed a pickle with his burger. He spread pickle on his sandwich for extra flavor. Pickle is a staple in many British households. She's in a pickle over the lost keys. The team found themselves in a pickle during the final match. The little pickle hid my keys again. She's a pickle, always up to some mischief. He found himself in a pickle during the game. The runner was trapped in a pickle near third base. The technician prepared the pickle for the metal sheets. After the pickle, the metal was ready for further processing.
View all translations of pickle
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- French:mariner, cornichon, ...
- German:einlegen, Essiggurke, ...
- Italian:mettere sott'aceto, sottaceto, ...
- Spanish:encurtir, conserva, ...
- Portuguese:conservar em vinagre, conserva, ...
- Chinese:腌制, 腌菜, ...
- Japanese:漬ける, ピクルス, ...
- Arabic:خَلَّلَ, مُخَلَّل, ...
- Hebrew:לִכְבּוֹשׁ, חֲמוּצִים, ...
- Russian:мариновать, маринад, ...
- Ukrainian:маринувати, маринований овоч, ...
- Hindi:अचार डालना, अचार, ...
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