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Meaning of salt gland | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

a specialized gland, located near the eyes or nose of certain marine animals that secretes a liquid having a high salt content; it enables the animal to drink seawater without having to eliminate the excess salt through the kidneys

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

salt glaze salt hay Salt Hill salt horse salt in the wound Salt Island

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