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saline

/ˈseɪlin/ American
  • adj. 含盐的, 咸的
  • n. 盐水, 生理盐水
Definition
  • adj. containing salt or having a slightly bitter, salty taste
  • n. a salt water solution, especially one used in medicine
Example
The nurse cleaned the wound gently with a saline solution.
护士用生理盐水轻轻清洗了伤口。