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Definition: salin
Saline
\Sal"ine\, n.
1. (Chem.) A crude potash obtained from beet-root residues
and other similar sources. [Written also
salin.]
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2. (Med. Chem.) A metallic salt; esp., a salt of potassium,
sodium, lithium, or magnesium, used in medicine.
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3. (Med., Biochemistry) A saline solution, esp. normal
saline, or isotonic saline, used for infusion, to maintain
blood pressure.
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