SALINE Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

saline

adjective

ˈsā-ˌlēn

Definition of saline next

as in salt

of, relating to, or containing salt tears are saline

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Recent Examples of saline The wine is dry, with notes of lime peel, green apple and sea spray, supported by firm acidity and a saline finish. —

Emily Price, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026 Walking on the saline landscape feels lighter than life—and peering into the horizon will blow your mind. —

Maya Silver, Outside, 20 Jan. 2026 Outside, a saline pool and teak outdoor furniture sit beneath a eucalyptus tree wrapped in string lights; inside, minimalist decor and natural textures craft a soothing ambience. —

Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026 These companies extract lithium by pumping lithium brine -- a term describing lithium dissolved in saline groundwater -- from underground reservoirs. —

Arkansas Online, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for saline

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salt

Adjective

Visitors are not allowed to drink anything underground because the floors — the walls, too — are salt.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
It is also made with cabbage, but the seasonings are usually just salt.

— Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026