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de·sali·na·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
desalination, desalinization, desalinisationnoun
the removal of salt (especially from sea water)
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desalinationnoun
The process of removing salt from sea water in order to make drinking water.
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desalination
Desalination is the process of removing dissolved salts and minerals from seawater or brackish water, making it safe for human consumption or for use in agriculture and industry. This can be done through various methods, including distillation, reverse osmosis, or electrodialysis.
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Desalination
Desalination, desalinization, desalinisation or desalting refers to any of several processes that remove some amount of salt and other minerals from saline water. More generally, desalination may also refer to the removal of salts and minerals, as in soil desalination. Salt water is desalinated to produce fresh water suitable for human consumption or irrigation. One potential byproduct of desalination is salt. Desalination is used on many seagoing ships and submarines. Most of the modern interest in desalination is focused on developing cost-effective ways of providing fresh water for human use. Along with recycled wastewater, this is one of the few rainfall-independent water sources. Large-scale desalination typically uses large amounts of energy and specialized, expensive infrastructure, making it more expensive than fresh water from conventional sources, such as rivers or groundwater. Desalination is particularly relevant to countries such as Australia, which traditionally have relied on collecting rainfall behind dams to provide their drinking water supplies. According to the International Desalination Association, in 2009, 14,451 desalination plants operated worldwide, producing 59.9 million cubic meters per day, a year-on-year increase of 12.3%. The production was 68 million m³ in 2010, and expected to reach 120 million m³ by 2020; some 40 million m³ is planned for the Middle East. The world's largest desalination plant is the Jebel Ali Desalination Plant in the United Arab Emirates.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of desalination in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of desalination in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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We have complied with every requirement in the coastal development act, and we are bringing a new climate resilient, high-quality water supply to very thirsty California, this decision on Thursday is going to send a strong, strong message to the administration and to anyone looking to develop a seawater desalination plant in California or bring in any new water supply.
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