of, containing, or resembling common table salt; salty or saltlike

a saline solution.

of or pertaining to a chemical salt, esp. of sodium, potassium, magnesium, etc., as used as a cathartic.

of or pertaining to a method of abortion involving injection of hypertonic saline solution into the amniotic cavity during the second trimester.

a sterile solution of sodium chloride used to dilute medications or for intravenous therapy.

salty water; a salty solution.

adjective

brackish , briny , salty