saline meaning

UK US /səˈlin/ 2 syllables

saline (noun): an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water.

saline has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and adjective.

saline as a noun

  1. an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water

    Synonyms: saline solution

    Type of: isotonic solution

    Related forms: salinate

saline as an adjective

  1. containing salt
    • a saline substance
    • salty tears

    Similar: salty

    Related forms: salinity

saline in a sentence

How to pronounce saline

saline is pronounced /səˈlin/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with saline

Scrabble score: 6 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SA · words ending in NE · 6-letter words

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