Saline
Pronunciation: /səˈliːn/
Saline (adjective)
- Containing salt, especially in water.
Examples
- The saline taste of the ocean is unmistakable.
- Saline environments can support unique wildlife.
Common collocations: saline solution, saline environment, saline taste, saline injection, saline drip
Saline (noun)
- A liquid mixture of salt and water.
Examples
- The nurse prepared a saline for the patient.
- Saline is often used in medical treatments.