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saline

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


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

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Water running off farmlands flows into the saline lake, and less water would shrink the lake faster, affecting wildlife and nearby communities where windblown dust brings high asthma rates and other health problems.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

For hours, they were unconscious, neighbours later said - revived with water, then saline injections as the house filled with people and cries.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

It’s also a good idea to keep water or saline spray with you, as both can help remove pepper spray from the eyes.

From Slate • Jan. 23, 2026

I took the saline IV out myself, got dressed, and we just walked out, no problem.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin




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