desalinize
UK/di:'sælinaiz/US
GRE
Definitions
v.
To remove salt from seawater or other salt water.
脱盐,淡化(海水):去除海水或其他盐水中的盐分。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedde- (remove) + salin (salt) + -ize (to make/do) = 'to take the salt out.' The verb behind desalination (BrE also desalinise).
Root sal still carries 9 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Engineers are working on cheaper ways to desalinize seawater.
- 2.
The plant can desalinize millions of liters of water each day.