saline — containing salt; of or relating to salt water
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: containing salt; of or relating to salt water
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseɪlaɪn/
Korean meaning: 염분이 포함된, 소금물의
Korean pronunciation: 세일-라인 (강세: 세일)
Example Sentences
- The vampire refused the saline solution, demanding Type O negative instead.
- Marine fish require a saline environment to survive in aquariums.
- After crying over her ex-boyfriend all night, she joked that her tears were basically free saline.
saline
ADJECTIVE//ˈseɪlaɪn//
containing salt; of or relating to salt water
Salt water containing dissolved minerals
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In saline waters, finding nature's divine design
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Origin
From Latin 'salinus' meaning 'of salt' or 'salty', derived from 'sal' meaning 'salt'. The word entered English through French and Medieval Latin.
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“The vampire refused the saline solution, demanding Type O negative instead.”
“Marine fish require a saline environment to survive in aquariums.”
“After crying over her ex-boyfriend all night, she joked that her tears were basically free saline.”
“The doctor recommended saline nasal spray for her congestion.”
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