Definitions

1. verb

to remove salt from water, typically for making it fit for drinking or other uses

“The city plans to desalinate seawater to meet its growing water needs.”

2. verb

to remove salt from something, especially to make it less salty

“The chef desalinated the broth to balance out the flavors.”

3. noun

the process of removing salt from water

“The company specializes in desalination technologies.”