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desalinize

American  
[dee-sal-uh-nahyz, -sey-luh-, -lahy-] / diˈsæl əˌnaɪz, -ˈseɪ lə-, -laɪ- /
especially British, desalinise

verb (used with object)

desalinized, desalinizing
  1. desalt.


Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of desalinize

First recorded in 1960–65; de- + saline + -ize

Example Sentences

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They may have to purchase food and fuel from the people who live there, desalinize ocean water to drink, and use only enough munitions to do the job.

From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2023

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