Desalinated

/diːˈsælɪneɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Treated or processed to remove salt; made fresh by removing dissolved salts.

Etymology

Past participle of 'desalinate,' describing water that has undergone salt removal treatment.

Kelly Says

Desalinated water is increasingly important to coastal countries and arid regions—the Middle East produces some of the world's desalinated water, though it's energy-intensive and expensive.

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