saline

• Qui contient du sel ou en est constitué ; se dit notamment des solutions ou des milieux salés.

Containing or consisting of salt; used to describe salty solutions or environments.

1. Containing saltB2formal

   Describes a substance, especially a liquid, that contains salt, typically sodium chloride.

   salé, contenant du sel

   • The doctor used a saline solution to clean the wound.
   • Saline water is not suitable for drinking.
   • The lab technician prepared a saline buffer for the experiment.

   Synonymesbrackishbrinysaltsalty

   Antonymesfreshsweet

• Nom désignant une solution isotonique de chlorure de sodium et d'eau distillée, généralement utilisée à des fins médicales et de laboratoire.

A noun referring to an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water, commonly used in medical and laboratory settings.

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1. Saline solutionB2formalmedical

   A sterile mixture of salt and water, typically used in medical settings for cleaning wounds, intravenous drips, or nasal irrigation.

   Solution saline

   • The nurse used saline to clean the wound.
   • Doctors administered a saline drip to rehydrate the patient.
   • She uses a saline spray to relieve her nasal congestion.

   Synonymessaline solutionsaltwater