desalinization
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6.3
- noun
- /ˌdiːˌsælɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/
- Specialized
:
desalinización
- This enables cost-effective mass desalinization and irrigation systems in hot coastal desert areas.
- desalinization plant
- water from desalinization
Examples
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Large-scale water projects, such as large dams, desalinization plants, or canals, to take advantage of the difference in elevation between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea, should be carefully evaluated to determine if the costs are justifiable.
Academic text (1994) -
The company hopes to also set up a series of desalinization plants in the area as a source of clean water and for irrigation in the region, in hopes of reclaiming portions of the desert.
Blog text (11) -
Graphene gives the hope of cheap desalinization.
Blog text (21) -
Desalinization was not a feasible alternative.
Academic text (1998) -
We've examples from Australia, the leader in seawater desalinization.
Blog text (2) -
Other critical solutions like water desalinization to end drought or air purification, both of which are prohibitively expensive due to energy costs, would suddenly become viable in a free energy paradigm.
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The city is investing in a new desalinization plant to provide drinking water for its residents.
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Many coastal areas are using desalinization to ensure a steady supply of fresh water for irrigation.
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Recent advancements in technology are making desalinization more affordable and efficient for urban populations.
Synonyms
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5.6
Removing salt from seawater to make it safe to drink or to water crops
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7.5
The removal of minerals and salts from water or other liquids
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7.1
A process that removes ions from water to make it pure
Removing salt from water so it is safe to drink
Antonyms
- Specialized
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7.4
Salt building up in soil or water that makes it hard for plants to grow
How Salt-Free
Surface Forms
Morphology
desalinization = desalinize (semi-transparent) = de + salin + ize + ation
Adding '-ation' to the verb 'desalinize' regularly forms a noun meaning the process of removing salt.
Etymology
Desalinization comes from the parts de- meaning 'remove' and salin- meaning 'salt', a root you can see in the word 'salty'. So desalinization is the process of 'removing salt' from sea water to make it safe to drink or use.