saline
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The salt is produced by pumping saline water from bore-wells into shallow pans, where the liquid evaporates under the sun and wind.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
Nematodes can be found in deep ocean sediments, Arctic environments, and even highly saline soils.
From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026
It’s also a good idea to keep water or saline spray with you, as both can help remove pepper spray from the eyes.
From Slate • Jan. 23, 2026
Professor Tregoning says that a nasal spray can help with a blocked nose but all you need is a simple saline spray which is just salt and water.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025
The damaged limb floated inside, cushioned by saline solution that had to be at exactly the right temperature.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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