Desalination (noun)

1. The process of removing salt and other minerals from seawater or brackish water to make it usable as a source of drinking water.
2. The process of making something less salty or saline.

Origin:

Mid 20th century: from de- "removing" + salination (from latin sal "sal.t")

Examples:

1. Desalination is an important process in countries where fresh water is scarce.
2. The new desalination plant will provide drinking water to millions of people in the area.
3. Desalination technology has advanced significantly in recent years, making it a more practical solution for water scarcity.
4. The desalination of agricultural land has been ongoing for several years, with the goal of increasing crop production.
5. Desalination of seawater is an energy-intensive process, and its cost has been a major barrier to widespread adoption.