saline
//ˈseɪ.laɪn//
Adjective
salineCanonical form
1
Containing or impregnated with salt; salty.
The saline water of the Dead Sea is too salty for most fish to survive.
2
Of or relating to chemical salts, especially those used in medicine.
The doctor used a saline solution to clean the wound.
Noun
1
A solution of salt in water, especially one used in medicine for washing wounds or as a drip for patients.
The nurse cleaned the wound with saline.
2
A salt lake, spring, or marsh.
The saline in this region attracts many migratory birds.