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desalinization

de·sa·li·ni·za·tion

desalinization

 
pronunciation:
di sae lih n zeI shn
part of speech: noun
definition: the process of removing salt from water. Desalinization allows sea water to be used for drinking and for watering crops.
Because humans have a great need for freshwater, scientists are looking for ways to make the desalinization process cheaper and easier,.