saline

UK
/ˈseɪliːn/
US
/ˈseɪlin/

Translations

salinenoun
salines
pl
UK
/ˈseɪ.laɪn/
US
/ˈseɪ.laɪn/
физиологический раствор
The nurse prepared a saline solution for the patient.
Медсестра приготовила физиологический раствор для пациента.
The desert was dotted with saline flats.
Пустыня была усеяна солончаками.
Additional translations
соляной раствор
соляная вода
Synonyms
salt solution
salty water
salineadjective
more saline
Comp.
most saline
Super.
UK
/ˈseɪliːn/
US
/ˈseɪlin/
The saline solution was used to clean the wound.
Солёный раствор использовался для очистки раны.
Additional translations

Definitions

salinenoun
A solution of salt in water, often used medically for intravenous therapy or to clean wounds.
The nurse prepared a saline solution to clean the patient's wound.
A salt marsh or salt flat.
The saline was home to a variety of unique plant and animal species adapted to the salty environment.
salineadjective
Containing or impregnated with salt.
The saline water of the ocean is not suitable for drinking.
Relating to or resembling salt; salty.
The saline taste of the soup was due to the excess salt added.