pickling

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɪk.lɪŋ/

pickling (countable and uncountable, plural picklings)

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.

• pickling lime

pickling

1. present participle and gerund of pickle