desalination

American  

[dee-sal-uh nay-shuhn] / diˌsæl ə ˈneɪ ʃən /

noun

1. Chemistry. the intentional removal of salt from something, especially seawater, by any of various means, often reverse osmosis.

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desalination British  

/ diːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. the process of removing salt, esp from sea water so that it can be used for drinking or irrigation

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Other Word Forms

• desalinator noun

Example Sentences

Iran accused the United States of attacking a desalination plant on Qeshm on March 7 in what it called a "blatant and desperate crime".

From Barron's

Relying on desalination, the San Diego County Water Authority will consider transferring water to cities in Arizona and Nevada that soon will face cuts in Colorado River water.

From Los Angeles Times

The threat to desalination plants posed by missiles or possible oil slicks should also not be underestimated.

From MarketWatch

It is also home to a large desalination plant, which Iran accused the U.S. of attacking.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many countries in the Middle East get more than three-quarters of their drinkable water from desalination.

From Salon