desalination

UK
/ˌdiːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌdiˌsæləˈneɪʃən/

Übersetzungen

desalinationsubstantiv
desalinations
Pl.
Desalination is energy-intensive, but it provides a reliable water supply for coastal cities located in arid regions.
Le dessalement est très énergivore, mais il fournit un approvisionnement en eau fiable aux villes côtières situées dans des régions arides.
Synonyme
salinity reduction
salt removal
water purification
desalinationadjektiv
UK
/ˌdiːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌdiˌsæləˈneɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "desalination plant") to denote relation to the desalination process.
de dessalement
The government allocated funds for new desalination technology.
Le gouvernement a alloué des fonds à une nouvelle technologie de dessalement.

Definitionen

desalinationsubstantiv
The process of removing dissolved salts (and often other minerals) from seawater or other saline water to produce water suitable for drinking, irrigation, or industrial use.
Desalination is energy-intensive, but it provides a reliable water supply for coastal cities located in arid regions.
desalinationadjektiv
Relating to or used for desalination.
The government allocated funds for new desalination technology.