noun
- plural of nonsaline; substances or solutions that are not saline (not containing salt or salt water)
Usage: technical; chiefly used in medical and scientific contexts
Examples
- The laboratory tested both salines and nonsalines to compare their effects on cell growth.
- Nonsalines are often preferred in certain medical applications where salt content must be minimized.
- The researcher prepared several nonsalines for the experiment.
- Patients with specific conditions may require nonsalines rather than standard saline solutions.