What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
desalination
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The country invested in a desalination plant to provide clean drinking water to its citizens. [desalination: noun]
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Desalination is an expensive but effective way to address water scarcity in coastal regions. [desalination: noun]
desalinization
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The company specializes in desalinization technology for coastal communities. [desalinization: noun]
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Desalinization plants are becoming more common in areas with limited freshwater resources. [desalinization: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Desalination is more commonly used than desalinization in academic and scientific contexts, as well as in American English. However, both words are interchangeable and can be used in most contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between desalination and desalinization?
Both desalination and desalinization are technical terms used in scientific and engineering fields, making them more formal than everyday language. However, they can be used in various formality levels depending on the context.
