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saline

/ˈseɪliːn/

/ˈseɪlin/

salinenoun

salines

/ˈseɪ.laɪn/

Translations

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

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

salt solution

salty water

salineadjective

more saline

Comp.

most saline

Super.

/ˈseɪliːn/

/ˈseɪlin/

Translations

The saline solution was used to clean the wound.

Солёный раствор использовался для очистки раны.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

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