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saline

 

[ หˆseษช.laษชn ]

Noun / Adjective
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.

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

Etymology

The word 'saline' originates from the Latin word 'salinus', which means 'of salt', derived from 'sal', meaning 'salt'. The use of saline solutions dates back to ancient times when they were used for preservation and healing. In medical terminology, the preparation of saline solutions became more formalized in the 19th century with advancements in medical practices. The concept of isotonic solutions was developed in correlation with the understanding of human physiology. Initially, saline was primarily a tool in treating dehydration and other electrolyte imbalances. Over time, its applications have expanded significantly, including in surgical procedures and wound care, showcasing the essential role of saline in modern medicine.

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