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desalinated

 

[ diːˈsælɪneɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

water treatment

Desalinated refers to the process of removing salt and other impurities from seawater to make it suitable for human consumption and irrigation. This method is increasingly important in areas facing water scarcity, where freshwater resources are limited. The process can involve several techniques, including reverse osmosis and distillation. It plays a crucial role in providing safe drinking water in arid regions and is a key component of sustainable water management strategies.

Synonyms

purified, refined, treated

Examples of usage

  • The desalinated water was delivered to the villages.
  • Many countries invest in desalination plants to combat water shortages.
  • Desalinated seawater can help irrigate drought-prone areas.

Translations

Translations of the word "desalinated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desalinizada

🇮🇳 नमकीन रहित

🇩🇪 entsalzt

🇮🇩 desalinasi

🇺🇦 десалінізована

🇵🇱 odsolona

🇯🇵 脱塩された

🇫🇷 désalinisée

🇪🇸 desalinizada

🇹🇷 tuzdan arındırılmış

🇰🇷 탈염된

🇸🇦 مُزال الملح

🇨🇿 odsolená

🇸🇰 odsolená

🇨🇳 脱盐的

🇸🇮 odsoljena

🇮🇸 saltvatnsfritt

🇰🇿 тұзсыздандырылған

🇬🇪 მარილიანი გამდინარე

🇦🇿 duzlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 desalinizada

Word origin

The term 'desalinated' comes from the word 'desalinate,' which is a combination of the prefix 'de-' meaning removal and 'salinate,' which is derived from 'saline'—referring to salt. The practice of desalination has its roots in ancient civilizations, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that the technology advanced to the point where it could be applied on a larger scale. Historical methods involved boiling seawater and collecting the steam, which would leave the salt behind. Today, with the rise of environmental issues and water scarcity due to climate change and population growth, desalination has become a significant focus in many countries, prompting extensive research and development aimed at improving efficiency and reducing costs.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,435, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.