Desalinized: meaning, definitions and examples
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desalinized
[ [dɪ'seɪlənaɪzd] ]
water treatment
Desalinized refers to water that has had its salt content removed, typically through a process of desalination. This process is crucial in providing fresh water to areas suffering from water scarcity. It usually involves methods like reverse osmosis or distillation. Desalinized water is increasingly utilized in agricultural, industrial, and potable water applications. The term underscores the transformation of saline water into a resource that can sustain human life and ecosystems.
Synonyms
desalted, freshwater, purified
Examples of usage
- Desalinized water is essential for agriculture in arid regions.
- Many coastal cities rely on desalinized water to support their growing populations.
- The technology for producing desalinized water has greatly improved in recent years.
- Desalinized water can help alleviate the effects of drought.
Translations
Translations of the word "desalinized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desalinizada
🇮🇳 नमकीन रहित
🇩🇪 entsalzt
🇮🇩 desalinasi
🇺🇦 десалінізований
🇵🇱 odsolony
🇯🇵 脱塩された
🇫🇷 désalinisé
🇪🇸 desalinizado
🇹🇷 tuzdan arındırılmış
🇰🇷 탈염된
🇸🇦 مُزال الملح
🇨🇿 odsolený
🇸🇰 odsolený
🇨🇳 脱盐的
🇸🇮 odsoljen
🇮🇸 saltlaus
🇰🇿 тұзсыздандырылған
🇬🇪 დასალინიზებული
🇦🇿 duzlaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 desalinizado
Etymology
The term 'desalinized' has its origins in the word 'desalinate', which combines the prefix 'de-', meaning to remove or reverse, with 'saline', a term derived from the Latin 'salinus', meaning 'of salt'. The practice of desalination dates back to ancient times, with historical records indicating that the Greeks and Romans used simple methods to remove salt from seawater. However, modern desalination technology has seen significant advancements, particularly in the 20th century, driven by increasing global water scarcity and the need for sustainable solutions. As the demand for freshwater resources escalates due to population growth and climate change, the desalinization processes have become more efficient and cost-effective, leading to greater acceptance and implementation in various parts of the world.