English adjective: saline | |||
1. | saline containing salt | ||
Samples | A saline substance . Salty tears. | ||
Similar | salty | ||
Antonyms | fresh, sweet | ||
English noun: saline | |||
1. | saline (substance) an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water | ||
Synonyms | saline solution | ||
Broader (hypernym) | isosmotic solution, isotonic solution | ||