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remineralization

remineralization

7.0
Adding minerals back to purified water to improve taste and quality
  • noun
  • /ˌrɛmɪˌnɜrələˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : remineralización
  • After reverse osmosis, remineralization is necessary to restore essential minerals to the water.

Examples

  • Some home filtration systems include a remineralization stage to balance the water's mineral content.

  • The remineralization of water is essential for its taste.

  • The bottled water company uses remineralization to enhance the flavor of its products.

  • After reverse osmosis, remineralization is necessary to restore essential minerals to the water.

  • Water systems often use remineralization techniques.

  • The bottled water company uses remineralization to enhance the flavor of its products.

  • Some home filtration systems include a remineralization stage to balance the water's mineral content.

How Mineralized

mineral water
13 1.9
remineralization
  • Specialized
7.0
demineralization
  • Specialized
1 7.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

remineralization = remineralize (transparent) = re + mineral + ize + ation

This is a standard noun formation from the verb 'remineralize' meaning the process of doing that action.

Etymology

Remineralization has the prefix re- (like in redo) meaning 'again' and mineral meaning 'a natural substance like salt or calcium'. In water treatment, remineralization is 'adding minerals back' to purified water to improve its taste and quality.