AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -As an adjective, “saline” means “salty, containing salt.” As a noun “saline” is a salt solution, often adjusted to the normal salinity of the human body. Salt, in medicine, is referring to sodium chloride. Sodium chloride is common table salt and the salt concentrated in the earth and in sea water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Saline water (more commonly known as salt water) is water that contains a high concentration of dissolved salts (mainly sodium chloride). On the United States Geological Survey (USGS) salinity scale, saline water is saltier than brackish water, but less salty than brine.

Detailed explanation-3: -sa·line ˈsā-ˌlēn-ˌlīn. : consisting of or containing salt. a saline solution. : of, relating to, or resembling salt : salty.

Detailed explanation-4: -Saline solution is one the most medically-used solution, which contains sodium chloride dissolved in water in a specified amount or concentration. Saline solution is an umbrella term used for sodium chloride solutions of different concentrations.

Detailed explanation-5: -Containing salt; salty. Resembling salt. a saline taste.