Definition

To remove salt from seawater or brackish water to make it suitable for drinking or irrigation.

Example

The new plant will desalinate seawater to provide fresh water for the city.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the new plant that will desalinate seawater?

Yeah, I read that it can provide fresh water for the whole city!

It's amazing how technology can help us desalinate water so efficiently now.

Absolutely! I hope it makes a big difference for everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Desalinate → It is formed from "de-" (meaning removal) and "sal" (from Latin *sal*, meaning salt) and "-ate" (a suffix used to form verbs). The word "desalinate" means to remove salt from water, particularly seawater, making it suitable for drinking or irrigation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('de-') 'salt' ('sal') from water — that's what desalinate means.

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