How Do You Spell DESALINIZE?

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈalɪnˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "desalinize" refers to the process of removing salt from seawater. The correct spelling of this word is "dɪˈsæləˌnaɪz" which is pronounced as "dee-sal-uh-nahyz". The word is derived from the combination of the prefix "de-" meaning "undoing" or "reversing" and "salinize" meaning "to make salty". Thus, "desalinize" or "desalinate" means to remove salt from something. This word is often used in the context of water treatment plants or water scarcity situations, where desalinization is an effective solution.

DESALINIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Desalinize, also spelled as desalinise, is a verb that refers to the process of removing or reducing the salt content in something, specifically in water. It involves the conversion of saltwater or brackish water into fresh, drinkable water by eliminating or reducing the concentration of dissolved salts, such as sodium chloride. Desalinization is a crucial technique that aims to combat water scarcity in regions where access to fresh water is limited.

   The process of desalinization typically involves various methods, including distillation, reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and freezing. Distillation involves heating the saltwater and collecting the condensation, as salt does not evaporate with water. Reverse osmosis uses pressure to force saltwater through a semi-permeable membrane, allowing only pure water molecules to pass through and leaving salt behind. Electrodialysis employs an electric current to separate salt ions from water molecules. Freezing method relies on the principle that when saltwater freezes, ice crystals are formed, leaving behind salt-rich water that can be separated from the ice.

   Desalinization has become increasingly important in regions facing fresh water shortages, such as coastal areas or arid climates. It is an effective means of providing usable water for various purposes, including drinking, irrigation, and industrial use. However, desalinization can be energy-intensive, costly, and have environmental impacts such as the disposal of concentrated brine resulting from the process. Despite these challenges, it remains a vital tool in addressing water scarcity and ensuring access to clean water for communities around the world.

Common Misspellings for DESALINIZE

• desalinise
• desalynise
• sesalinize
• xesalinize
• cesalinize
• fesalinize
• resalinize
• eesalinize
• dwsalinize
• dssalinize
• ddsalinize
• drsalinize
• d4salinize
• d3salinize
• deaalinize
• dezalinize
• dexalinize
• dsalinize
• destalinize
• desatlinize
• deshalinize
• dessalnize
• destalisize
• desalenise
• disalenize

Etymology of DESALINIZE

The word desalinize is derived from the combination of two root words: de- and salinize.

1. De- is a prefix that means reverse or remove. It is derived from the Latin word de, which has a similar meaning.

2. Salinize is a verb that means to make salty or to add salt to. It is formed from the noun saline, which refers to a solution containing salt or salty substances.

By combining the prefix de- meaning reverse with the verb salinize meaning to make salty, we get the word desalinize, which means to remove salt from or to make something less salty.

Similar spelling words for DESALINIZE

• desalinise,
• decline,
• decolonize,
• desalinate,
• desalination,
• declining.

Conjugate verb Desalinize

CONDITIONAL

I would desalinize

you would desalinize

he/she/it would desalinize

we would desalinize

they would desalinize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be desalinizing

you would be desalinizing

he/she/it would be desalinizing

we would be desalinizing

they would be desalinizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have desalinize

you would have desalinize

he/she/it would have desalinize

we would have desalinize

they would have desalinize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been desalinizing

you would have been desalinizing

he/she/it would have been desalinizing

we would have been desalinizing

they would have been desalinizing

FUTURE

I will desalinize

you will desalinize

he/she/it will desalinize

we will desalinize

they will desalinize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be desalinizing

you will be desalinizing

he/she/it will be desalinizing

we will be desalinizing

they will be desalinizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have desalinized

you will have desalinized

he/she/it will have desalinized

we will have desalinized

they will have desalinized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been desalinizing

you will have been desalinizing

he/she/it will have been desalinizing

we will have been desalinizing

they will have been desalinizing

IMPERATIVE

you desalinize

we let´s desalinize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to desalinize

PAST

I desalinized

you desalinized

he/she/it desalinized

we desalinized

they desalinized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was desalinizing

you were desalinizing

he/she/it was desalinizing

we were desalinizing

they were desalinizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

desalinized

PAST PERFECT

I had desalinized

you had desalinized

he/she/it had desalinized

we had desalinized

they had desalinized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been desalinizing

you had been desalinizing

he/she/it had been desalinizing

we had been desalinizing

they had been desalinizing

PRESENT

I desalinize

you desalinize

he/she/it desalinizes

we desalinize

they desalinize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am desalinizing

you are desalinizing

he/she/it is desalinizing

we are desalinizing

they are desalinizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

desalinizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have desalinized

you have desalinized

he/she/it has desalinized

we have desalinized

they have desalinized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been desalinizing

you have been desalinizing

he/she/it has been desalinizing

we have been desalinizing

they have been desalinizing

I would have desalinized

we would have desalinized

you would have desalinized

he/she/it would have desalinized

they would have desalinized