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Desalination

/diˌseɪlɪˈneɪʃən/
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(noun) The process of removing salt from sea water in order to make drinking water.

Desalination of water is worthwhile where fresh water is expensive.
It was the world's first solar-powered desalination plant.
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____ of water is worthwhile where fresh water is expensive.

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