Synonyms for

Saline

Verb / sʌˈli:n / Another word for saline — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Saline is a solution of salt in water.

Synonyms & similar words

salinesolution saltwater brine seawater saliferous maritime coastal brackish salty sodden watery damp moist wet humid aqueous dilute thin weak unsaturated

Synonyms by register

Formal

briny salineous salty

Informal

salty salty-tasting

Literary

oceanic sea-like

Antonyms

unsalted fresh sweet non-salty desalinated

Common collocations

  • saline solution
  • saline water
  • saline drip
  • saline nasal spray
  • saline environment
  • saline soil
  • saline lake

Word family

noun salinity
adjective saline
adverb salinely

Usage note

Primarily used in scientific and medical contexts to describe saltiness, especially in solutions or water. Avoid using informally unless referring to a specific salty taste.

Example sentences

  1. The nurse gave the patient a saline drip to keep them hydrated.
  2. The aquarium used a saline solution to mimic the natural habitat of the fish.
  3. The researchers studied the effects of saline on plant growth.
  4. The beach was covered in saline water from the ocean.
  5. The saline taste of the water was unpleasant.

Quotes

  • The saline ocean breeze carried the sound of seagulls in the air.
  • The tears streaming down her face were as saline as the ocean.
  • The saline solution tasted like tears.

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