desalinate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To remove the salt from something, especially from seawater for use in a domestic water supply

Pronunciation

/diːˈsælɪneɪt/

Word forms

desalinate desalinates desalinating desalinated

Etymology

From de- + salinate.

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