saline

Definitions


[ˈseɪlʌɪn], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- containing or impregnated with salt
(e.g: saline alluvial soils)


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Origin:
late 15th century: from Latin sal ‘salt’ + -ine


[ˈseɪlʌɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a solution of salt in water


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century: from Latin sal ‘salt’ + -ine




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