noun
- a device or substance that removes ions from a liquid, especially water, to reduce its mineral content or electrical conductivity
Usage: commonly used in laboratory and industrial settings; also called a deionization unit or ion exchanger
Examples
- The laboratory uses a deionizer to produce ultrapure water for experiments.
- A deionizer removes dissolved salts and minerals from tap water.
- The deionizer in the cooling system helps prevent scale buildup.
- We replaced the resin cartridge in our deionizer last month.
- Deionizers are essential equipment in many pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.