# pickling

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpɪk.lɪŋ/ · frequency rank #55,016

## Definitions
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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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