pickling

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈpɪk.lɪŋ/ === Noun === pickling (countable and uncountable, plural picklings) An instance of processing something in brine or in vinegar. 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 ==== Translations ==== === Verb === pickling present participle and gerund of pickle