Desalination
/diˌseɪlɪˈneɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) The process of removing salt from sea water in order to make drinking water.
Sentence Examples
Desalination of water is worthwhile where fresh water is expensive.
It was the world's first solar-powered desalination plant.
CEFR Practice Quiz
____ of water is worthwhile where fresh water is expensive.