Desalinization
(noun)
- The process of removing salt and other minerals from seawater or brackish water, making it suitable for drinking or agricultural use.
- The treatment or purification of saltwater to make it usable for various purposes.
Origin:
From 'desalinate' meaning to remove salt from water, from 'de-' meaning removal and 'salinate' meaning to impregnate or treat with salt.
Examples:
- The desert country relies heavily on desalinization technology to provide fresh water to its population.
- The company invested millions of dollars in research and development of new desalinization techniques.
- The government implemented a desalinization program to provide drinking water to remote coastal communities.
- The farmers used desalinization systems to irrigate their crops with seawater in areas where freshwater was scarce.
- The hotel installed a desalinization plant to ensure a steady supply of clean water for its guests.