I. sa ‧ line 1 /ˈseɪlaɪn/ BrE AmE adjective medical
[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: salinus , from sal 'salt' ]
containing or consisting of salt:
saline solution
—salinity /səˈlɪnəti, səˈlɪnɪti/ noun [uncountable]
II. saline 2 BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
a special mixture of water and salt