Desalination Meaning
/diːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe 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
The plant uses ____ to turn seawater into drinking water.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
____ of water is worthwhile where fresh water is expensive.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English salination English desalination From de- + salination.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The plant uses ____ to turn seawater into drinking water.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
____ of water is worthwhile where fresh water is expensive.