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saline

adjective
 
 
/ˈseɪ.laɪn/ specialized

Definition

containing or consisting of salt: saline deposits/springs saline solutionTypes of chemicalSpecific chemicals, chemical compounds and gasesSubstances and structures in the body salinity
 
 
/səˈlɪn.ɪ.ti/ US  /-ə.t̬i/ noun [U]
You should test the salinity of the water.Water in general
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