1. a device or plant that removes salt from seawater or brackish water to produce fresh water
Usage: also called desalination plant or desalination unit

Examples

• The coastal city built a new desalinator to address its freshwater shortage.
• Modern desalinators use reverse osmosis to filter out salt from ocean water.
• The desalinator produces thousands of gallons of drinking water daily.
• Many Middle Eastern countries rely on desalinators to supply their water needs.
• The desalinator's energy consumption is a major concern for environmental planners.
• Engineers are developing more efficient desalinators to reduce operating costs.