Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

desalination

noun

/ˌdiː.səˈleɪ.ɪ.neɪt/

Definition

Desalination is the process of removing salt and other impurities from seawater or brackish water to produce fresh water.

Examples

The desalination plant was built to provide fresh drinking water to the coastal cities.
Innovations in desalination technologies have improved efficiency and reduced costs.
Countries with limited freshwater resources are increasingly turning to desalination as a solution.

Meaning

The primary purpose of desalination is to provide fresh water for human consumption, agriculture, and industrial uses, especially in areas where freshwater resources are scarce.