English Explanatory Dictionary

desalination

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process of removing salt from sea water in order to make drinking water.

Pronunciation

/diːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-desalination.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-desalination.wav

Word forms

desalination desalinations

Etymology

From de- + salination.

Synonyms

desalinization desalinisation

Related words

desalinate desalinator

Derived words

desalination plant
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