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 | ||