GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 3 definitions

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   Saline , a. [F. salin, fr. L. sal salt: cf. L. salinae salt works, salinum saltcellar. See Salt.]
   Consisting of salt, or containing salt; as, saline particles; saline substances; a saline cathartic.
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   Of the quality of salt; salty; as, a saline taste.
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   Saline , n. [Cf. F. saline. See Saline, a.] A salt spring; a place where salt water is collected in the earth.
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   Saline , n.
    (Chem.) A crude potash obtained from beet-root residues and other similar sources. [Written also salin.]
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   (Med. Chem.) A metallic salt; esp., a salt of potassium, sodium, lithium, or magnesium, used in medicine.
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