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saline

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


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The research team has already begun another investigation comparing different fluids used during hydrodissection, including saline and dextrose, a form of sugar.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

Many of the protesters in central Tirana wore gas masks or face masks, while volunteers handed out syringes of saline eyewash to reduce the pain from the tear gas which billows down the street.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

They placed the lenses over rabbit eyeballs immersed in a saline solution intended to mimic natural tears.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 29, 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

In February 1954, Southam loaded a syringe with saline solution mixed with HeLa.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot


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