What is another word for desalination?
Pronunciation: [dɪsˌalɪnˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Desalination is the process of removing salt and other minerals from seawater, making it suitable for human consumption and agricultural use. Synonyms for desalination include seawater purification, saline water treatment, salt removal, and brackish water treatment. The process may also be referred to as desalting, desalinization, or desalinate. Other related terms include water desalination, reverse osmosis, and membrane filtration. As the demand for clean water continues to rise, desalination will become an increasingly important technology, especially in regions with limited freshwater supplies. A variety of techniques and methods are used to desalinate seawater, including thermal desalination, membrane technologies, and hybrid systems that combine multiple approaches.
