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saline

 

[หˆseษช.laษชn ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

medical solution

A saline solution is a mixture of salt in water, commonly used in medical settings for various purposes. It is isotonic, meaning it has the same salt concentration as the cells and blood in the human body. Saline is primarily used for intravenous therapy, wound cleaning, and as a diluent for medications. It can also be utilized in nasal sprays and eye washes to relieve dryness or irritation.

Synonyms

brine, salt solution, salty water.

Examples of usage

  • The nurse administered a saline drip to the patient.
  • A saline solution was used to rinse the wound.
  • Doctors often use saline to hydrate patients.
Context #2 | Adjective

chemical composition

In a chemical context, 'saline' describes a solution that contains salt, typically sodium chloride. Saline solutions have various applications in both chemistry and biology, including agriculture for growing plants that tolerate salinity. The term is often used to highlight the salt content in water bodies, indicating the presence of dissolved salts.

Synonyms

brackish, salty.

Examples of usage

  • The saline environment is suitable for certain marine species.
  • Saline conditions can affect plant growth.
  • The researchers studied the effects of saline waters on aquatic life.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'saline' comes from the Latin word 'sal', which means 'salt'.
  • It was first used in English around the 14th century to describe salt solutions.

Science

  • In biology, saline solutions are crucial for maintaining fluid balance in cells and tissues.
  • Saline is often used in medical settings for intravenous therapy to help hydrate patients or deliver medications.

Health

  • Saline nasal sprays are popular for relieving congestion and keeping nasal passages moist.
  • Contact lens solutions often contain saline to keep lenses comfortable when worn.

Environmental Studies

  • Saline water bodies, like oceans, cover about 71% of the Earth's surface, impacting climate and weather patterns.
  • Coastal ecosystems rely on the delicate balance of saline and freshwater for plant and animal life.

Pop Culture

  • Saline solutions appear in many medical dramas and shows, highlighting their importance in emergency medicine.
  • The term is sometimes humorously used in cooking to refer to dishes that are too salty!

Translations

Translations of the word "saline" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น salino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฎเค•เฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช salzig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ salin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะปัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚ony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅกฉ่พ›ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ salino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tuzlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู„ุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’ธ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรถlt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะทะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duzlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ salado

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,855 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.