desalination

CEFRC1

/diːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    The process of removing salt from seawater to make fresh water.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

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

Examples

  • Desalination of water is worthwhile where fresh water is expensive.

  • It was the world's first solar-powered desalination plant.

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Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

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2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
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Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From de- + salination.