1. the process of removing salt from seawater or brackish water to make it suitable for drinking or irrigation

Examples

• The coastal city built a desalination plant to address its water shortage.
• Desalination technology has improved significantly over the past decade.
• Many Middle Eastern countries rely heavily on desalination for their freshwater supply.
• The high energy costs of desalination make it an expensive water treatment option.
• Scientists are researching more efficient methods of desalination using solar power.
• The desalination process produces both fresh water and concentrated brine as a byproduct.