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desalination

UK
/ˌdiːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌdiˌsæləˈneɪʃən/

Translations

desalinationnoun
desalinations
pl
Desalination is a process that removes minerals from saline water.
Опреснение — это процесс удаления минералов из соленой воды.
Synonyms
desalting
salinity reduction
salt removal
water purification
desalinationadjective
UK
/ˌdiːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌdiˌsæləˈneɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "desalination plant") to denote relation to the desalination process.

Definitions

desalinationnoun
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.
desalinationadjective
Relating to or used for desalination.
The government allocated funds for new desalination technology.
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