ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Saline

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈseɪ.laɪn/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Saline is an adjective meaning Containing salt; salty.

Meaning

Containing salt; salty.

More Meanings

  1. Resembling salt.
  2. Water containing dissolved salt.
  3. A salt spring; a place where salt water is collected in the earth.

Example Sentences

a saline taste

Word Forms

Synonyms for saline

Depending on context, synonyms include salt, salty.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include salty, salt, briny, salted, saltwater, salina.

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