saline Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water
    saline solution.
  2. adjective satellite containing salt
    • a saline substance
    • salty tears

WordNet

Sa"line adjective
Etymology
F. salin, fr. L. sal salt: cf. L. salinae salt works, salinum saltcellar. See Salt.
Definitions
  1. Consisting of salt, or containing salt; as, saline particles; saline substances; a saline cathartic.
  2. Of the quality of salt; salty; as, a saline taste.
Sa"line noun
Etymology
Cf. F. saline. See Saline, a.
Definitions
  1. A salt spring; a place where salt water is collected in the earth.
Sal"ine noun
Definitions
  1. (Chem.) A crude potash obtained from beet-root residues and other similar sources. Written also salin.
  2. (Med. Chem.) A metallic salt; esp., a salt of potassium, sodium, lithium, or magnesium, used in medicine. 3. (Med., Biochemistry) A saline solution, esp. normal saline, or isotonic saline, used for infusion, to maintain blood pressure.

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