desalination

UK
/ˌdiːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌdiˌsæləˈneɪʃən/
desalinationsubstantiv
desalinations
Pl.
Übersetzungen
Desalination is a process that removes minerals from saline water.
Опреснение — это процесс удаления минералов из соленой воды.
Definitionen
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.
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.
Definitionen
Relating to or used for desalination.
The government allocated funds for new desalination technology.