demineralization
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- noun
- /ˌdiːˌmɪnəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
- Specialized
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desmineralización
- The demineralization of the water supply made it unsuitable for drinking.
Examples
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After demineralization, the liquid can be used in various industrial applications.
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This process is known as the demineralization process.
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Section: DEMINERALIZATION
Academic text (2003) -
This is made possible by applying both the electro-catalytic and nano-tube desalination system technologies to water demineralization, plus classic filtered rooftop runoff rainwater systems.
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By applying desalination and water remediation technology to water demineralization systems, aqueous fuel systems for terrestrial transportation and terrestrial power and heat systems become quite feasible.
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The technician explained the demineralization process to improve the quality of the water.
Synonyms
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Making something clean by removing unwanted or harmful substances
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Removing salt from seawater to make it safe to drink or to water crops
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The process of removing salt from sea water so people can drink or farm with it
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A process that removes ions from water to make it pure
Removing salt from water so it is safe to drink
Antonyms
How Mineral-Free
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
demineralization = demineralize (transparent) = de + mineral + ize + ation
This is a regular noun formation from the verb 'demineralize' meaning the process or result of that action.
Etymology
Demineralization comes from the part de- meaning 'remove' and the word mineral meaning 'a natural substance like a salt'. So, demineralization is literally the 'removal of minerals', for example when minerals and salts are taken out of water.