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saline

sa·line

UK/ˈseɪ.laɪn/ US/ˈseɪ.lin/ fairly common
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water

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adjective

1.

containing salt

  • “a saline solution”
  • “salty tears”
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Origin

PIE word *sḗh₂l From Middle English salyne, from Medieval Latin salīna and Middle French salin, from Latin sal (“salt”).

Phrases

  • normal saline
  • Saline County
  • saline flush

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