1. the process of preserving food in vinegar or brine
2. the process of treating metal with acid to remove rust or scale
Usage: industrial

1. present participle of pickle: preserving food in vinegar or brine
2. present participle of pickle: treating metal with acid
Usage: industrial

Examples

• Pickling vegetables is a traditional way to preserve them for winter.
• The pickling process takes several days to complete.
• She learned the art of pickling from her grandmother.
• The factory uses pickling to clean steel before coating it.
• Pickling cucumbers requires the right balance of vinegar and salt.
• The pickling solution must be heated to the proper temperature.
• Traditional pickling methods vary by culture and region.