unsaline

/ˌʌnsəˈlaɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

not having or containing salt

“The unsaline water from the well was not suitable for drinking.”

2. adjective

not salty or having little salt content

“The unsaline taste of the water made it unpalatable to some people.”

3. noun

water or solution that contains little or no salt

“The researcher analyzed the unsaline water samples from the ocean.”

4. noun

a place where unsaline water is found

“The scientists discovered an unsaline lake in the heart of the forest.”

Synonyms

  • freshwater
  • salty-free

Antonyms

  • brackish
  • saltwater