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saline

[sey-leen, -lahyn] / ˈseɪ lin, -laɪn /
ADJECTIVE
salty
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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At the same time, in the same treatment room, another nurse was arranging insulin mixed with saline in a 50ml syringe for the diabetic patient.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

Tasting notes: Crisp, energetic, and driven by vibrant acidity and subtle mineral notes, Benjamin said, with a refreshing saline finish.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026

Previously, they relied on expensive diesel pumps to bring the saline water to the surface.

From Barron's ● May 10, 2026

After 12 hours, they were nearly 50% whiter than similar teeth brushed with a saline solution.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 23, 2026

McCandless was stirred by the austerity of this landscape, by its saline beauty.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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