Saline

dieNoun

salt works; saline solution

English translations

  1. 01

    saline

  2. 02

    saline solution

Word details

German meaning
Eine Anlage zur Gewinnung von Salz, oft durch Verdunstung von Meerwasser oder Sole.
English meaning
Saltworks
Synonym
Salzwerk
German example
Die Saline produziert jährlich Tonnen von Speisesalz.
English example
The saltworks produce tons of table salt annually.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Saline
Plural Form
die Salinen

Example sentences with “Saline”

  1. Wir haben die alte Saline besichtigt. (We visited the old salt works.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'Saline' refer to in a medical context?

In medicine, it often refers to a saline solution (Kochsalzlösung). In geography/industry, it refers to a salt production site (die Saline).