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desalination Definition

de·sali·na·tion (dē sal′ə nā′s̸hən)

noun

the removal of salt, esp. from sea water to make it drinkable
also desalinization de·sa′·li·ni·za′·tion (dē sā′lə nə zā′-, -sal′ə-)

Etymology: de- + salin(e) + -ation

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desalination Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • water: Click the picture for a larger image showing how waste heat from CSP can be used for the desalination of sea water.

Converse of object

  • consider: Why can't we consider desalination ( taking water from the sea )?

Adjective modifier

  • solar: A theoretical proposal is outlined for large scale solar desalination using multi effect humidification.

Modifies a noun

  • plant: Its attempt to build a desalination plant for London could not have come at a worst time.
  • technology: The project is an in-depth study of a topic relevant to desalination technology.
  • process: This would have an adverse effect on the desalination process.
  • capacity: Plans include building 600 new factories, schools, doubling desalination capacity, increasing electrical generation and distribution.
  • system: A further application of interest is the use of the membrane in desalination systems using solar heating.
  • tank: MULDER: Something must have gotten into the desalination tanks where all the ship's potable water is stored.

Noun used with modifier

  • water: This dive was located very near to the water desalination plant.
  • seawater: There is a strong demand for efficient seawater desalination plants, which can meet the tougher environment regulation and energy saving requirements.