deionization

American

[dee-ahy-uhn-uh-zay-shuhn, -ahy-zay-shuhn] / diˌaɪ ən əˈzeɪ ʃən, -aɪˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

the act or process of deionizing or becoming deionized.

deionization Scientific

/ dē-ī′ə-nĭ-zā′shən /

The removal of ions from a solution using an ion exchange process. Deionization is used for water purification and for medical purposes.

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The Forum selected three companies with various approaches to desalination: carbon nanotubes, radial deionization, and biomimetic aquaporin membranes.

From Forbes ● May 31, 2012

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