1. the process of removing salt and other minerals from seawater or brackish water to make it suitable for drinking or irrigation
Usage: also spelled desalination; technical/scientific term

Examples

• Many coastal countries rely on desalinization plants to provide fresh water for their populations.
• The desalinization facility uses reverse osmosis to purify seawater.
• Desalinization is an expensive but necessary solution in regions with limited freshwater resources.
• Modern desalinization technology has become more energy-efficient in recent years.
• The Middle East has invested heavily in desalinization infrastructure.
• Desalinization produces fresh water but also generates concentrated salt brine as a byproduct.