Saline

Saline
Saline Sa"line (? or ?; 277), a. [F. salin, fr. L. sal salt: cf. L. salinae salt works, salinum saltcellar. See {Salt}.] 1. Consisting of salt, or containing salt; as, saline particles; saline substances; a saline cathartic. [1913 Webster]

2. Of the quality of salt; salty; as, a saline taste. [1913 Webster]


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