Demineralization (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The removal of minerals and mineral salts from a liquid (especially from water).

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

• The process of demineralization is often used to purify water for industrial applications.
• Demineralization of drinking water can be achieved through reverse osmosis or distillation.
• The demineralization plant was designed to remove impurities from the wastewater before it was discharged into the river.
• Reverse osmosis is a common method of demineralization used in water treatment plants.
• The demineralization process is an essential step in the production of boiler feedwater to prevent scaling and corrosion.

Synonyms

• Demineralisation

Hypernyms

• Chemical Change
• Chemical Action

Related Words

• Demineralize (verb)

Meaning ²

Abnormal loss of mineral salts (especially from bone).

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Demineralisation