desalt
/di:'sɔ:lt/
Definition
- Verb:
- To remove salt from something, especially from water: The primary meaning of "desalt" is the process of extracting salt, typically to make seawater or brackish water suitable for drinking, irrigation, or industrial use.
Usage
- Verb (transitive): "Desalt" is used with a direct object. The process is often called desalination.
- The new plant will desalt seawater for the coastal city.
- This technology can effectively desalt brackish groundwater.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Process Context: "Desalt" is frequently used in engineering, environmental science, and chemistry contexts to describe the technical process.
- The ship's system can desalt water for the crew during long voyages.
Variants and Related Words
- Desalination (n): The process of removing salt, especially from seawater.
- Desalination is a critical technology for water-scarce regions.
- Desalinate (v): A synonym for "desalt," often used interchangeably.
- The facility was built to desalinate water from the bay.
Synonyms
- Desalinate: To remove salt from.
- Desalinize: To desalt.
Antonyms
- Salt: To add salt to.
- Brine: To treat with or steep in salt water.
Verb
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remove salt from
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desalinate water
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