noun

desalination

desalination, desalinization

Desalination provides fresh water in dry regions.

Desalination provides fresh water in dry regions.

The new desalination plant is very efficient.

The new desalination plant is very efficient.

((as a process)) Desalination provides fresh water in dry regions.

((as a technology/facility)) The new desalination plant is very efficient.

Synonyms: water purification, salt removal

From 'de-' (remove) + 'saline' (salty) + '-ation' (process). The process of removing salt.

Break it down: de- (remove) + salin- (salt) + -ation (process). The process of removing salt.

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