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water treatment

American

noun

the act or process of making water more potable or useful, as by purifying, clarifying, softening, or deodorizing it.

Etymology

Origin of water treatment

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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It said it was activating micro-grids to provide power to critical facilities, including hospitals and water treatment plants.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

“We tried Salesforce and it was OK,” said Bill Schonbrun, chief operating officer of water treatment company CarboNet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

It also performed well in both static tests and continuous-flow setups, pointing to possible use in municipal water treatment systems and industrial cleanup.

From Science Daily • Dec. 25, 2025

I’ve been in industrial water treatment for 22 years, mostly municipal but some pharma work.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025

Annie started getting the water treatment, and soon she was doing well.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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