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electrodialysis

/ɪˌlɛktroʊdaɪˈælsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does electrodialysis mean?

noun

A process in which an electric potential difference is used to remove ions from a solution, often used in water purification and desalination.

Example

"The plant used electrodialysis to remove salt and minerals from seawater, producing fresh drinking water."

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