Dechloridation

/ˌdiːˌklɔːrɪˈdeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of removing chloride compounds or salts from water or other substances.

Etymology

From de- (removal) + chloride (a compound containing chlorine) + -ation (noun suffix). This technical term appears in desalination and water purification contexts.

Kelly Says

Desalination plants in Dubai and Saudi Arabia use dechloridation alongside other processes to remove salt from seawater—it's a word for one small step in producing drinking water in impossible places.

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