Desalination

usgb/ˌdiːsəˈlɪnəˌʃən/
noun

The process of removing salt from seawater to make it suitable for drinking and irrigation.

Desalination plants are being built to solve the water crisis in many coastal areas.
Visual representation of "desalination" - The process of removing salt from seawater to make it suitable for drinking and irrigation.

Often appears as...

  • reverse osmosis
  • water conservation

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Neutral

water treatment, freshwater production, saline water

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Technical term

Desalination is used prominently in scientific and environmental discussions.

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Desalination technology is improving rapidly.
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Environmental concerns

The process can impact marine life due to brine disposal.

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Be aware of ecological implications when discussing desalination.
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Usage in policy

Desalination is often part of government water policies.

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When discussing water security, include desalination as a solution.
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