Desalination

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
The process of removing salt from sea water in order to make drinking water. countable, uncountable
2
the removal of salt (especially from sea water) wordnet

Synonyms

desalinisation desalinization desalinization

Example

"Desalination of water is worthwhile where fresh water is expensive."

Etymology

From de- + salination.

Related phrases

desalination plant

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