Saline

usgb/ˈseɪliːn/
adjective

Related to or containing salt.

The water in the ocean is saline.
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Often appears as...

  • saline solution
  • saline water

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Scientific

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Scientific Descriptions

Used to describe environments or solutions in biology, geology and chemistry.

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Scientists often study saline lakes for unique ecosystems.
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Not Just Ocean

'Saline' refers to any water with salt, not just sea water.

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The saline content of the lake varies seasonally.
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Technical Characteristic

Used in technical contexts to specify salt concentration levels.

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The experiment required saline with precise salinity.
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