desalinate

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ salinate.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /diːˈsælɪneɪt/

Verb

desalinate (third-person singular simple present desalinates, present participle desalinating, simple past and past participle desalinated)

  1. To remove the salt from something, especially from seawater for use in a domestic water supply

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