noun Download 🔗Share Several bird species in the Botaurinae subfamily of the heron family Ardeidae. Examples : "The patient ornithologist pointed out a bittern camouflaged among the reeds at the edge of the marsh. " bird animal nature biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The liquor remaining after halite (common salt) has been harvested from saline water (brine). Examples : "After the salt farmers harvested the sea salt, they discarded the bittern, which contained concentrated minerals and impurities. " substance chemistry material ocean Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The saline substance added to soy milk to coagulate it as a primary step in the production of tofu. Examples : "The tofu maker carefully measured the bittern before adding it to the soy milk to begin the curdling process. " food substance chemistry process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A very bitter compound of quassia, cocculus indicus, etc., used by fraudulent brewers in adulterating beer. Examples : "The unethical brewer added bittern to the beer to mimic a stronger flavor and increase profits, deceiving his customers. " compound substance drink food chemistry industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
