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Topic: Environment

desalinate

IPA: //dɪˈsælɪneɪt//

KK: /dɪˈsælɪˌneɪt/

transitive verb

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.

desalination

IPA: /dɪˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of taking salt out of seawater to make it safe for drinking and other uses.

Example: Desalination is becoming an important method to provide fresh water in arid regions.

desalinization

IPA: /ˌdɛsəˌlɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌsælɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing salt and other minerals from seawater to make it suitable for drinking and irrigation.

Example: Desalinization is becoming increasingly important in areas with limited freshwater resources.

desalinize

IPA: /dɪˈsælɪnaɪz/

KK: /dɪˈsælɪnaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove salt and other substances from seawater or soil, making it suitable for use, especially for drinking or irrigation.

Example: The new technology can desalinize seawater efficiently, providing fresh water for the community.

desalting

IPA: /dɪˈsɔltɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈsɔltɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A process that removes salt from water or other materials to make them suitable for use, especially for drinking or irrigation.

Example: Desalting seawater can provide fresh water in areas with limited natural sources.

verb

Definition: The process of removing salt from seawater or other saline water to make it suitable for drinking or irrigation.

Example: Desalting seawater is an important method to provide fresh water in arid regions.

desertic

IPA: /dɪˈzɜːrtɪk/

KK: /dɪˈzɜrtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a desert or having characteristics typical of a desert.

Example: The desertic landscape was dry and barren, with few plants and animals.

desertification

IPA: /dɪˌzɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌzɜrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where fertile land becomes desert due to factors like climate change or poor land management.

Example: Desertification is a serious problem that affects many regions around the world.

desertlike

IPA: /ˈdɛz.ɚt.laɪk/

KK: /ˈdɛzərtˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having characteristics or qualities similar to a desert, such as dryness or barrenness.

Example: The landscape was desertlike, with vast stretches of sand and little vegetation.

desiccation

IPA: /ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /dɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing moisture from something, often resulting in it becoming dry or dehydrated.

Example: The desiccation of the fruit made it last longer without spoiling.

destroy

IPA: /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

KK: /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To cause great damage or ruin to something, making it unusable or non-existent.

Example: The storm will destroy the old building if it continues to get worse.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to cease to exist or to be completely ruined or damaged.

Example: The storm destroyed many homes in the area.

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