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  1. water softeningnoun

    The removal of calcium and magnesium ions from water, or their replacement with sodium, either by chemical reaction or by ion exchange.

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  1. Water softening

    Water softening is the removal of calcium, magnesium, and certain other metal cations in hard water. The resulting soft water requires less soap for the same cleaning effort, as soap is not wasted bonding with calcium ions. Soft water also extends the lifetime of plumbing by reducing or eliminating scale build-up in pipes and fittings. Water softening is usually achieved using lime softening or ion-exchange resins but is increasingly being accomplished using nanofiltration or reverse osmosis membranes.

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  1. Water softening

    Water softening is the removal of calcium, magnesium, and certain other metal cations in hard water. The resulting soft water is more compatible with soap and extends the lifetime of plumbing. Water softening is usually achieved using ion-exchange resins.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of water softening in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of water softening in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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