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deionize

/diːˈaɪənaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does deionize mean?

verb

To remove ions from a solution, especially water, by passing it through a semipermeable membrane or by using an ion exchange resin. Deionization is a process used to purify water by removing impurities such as salts, minerals, and other inorganic compounds.

Example

"The water treatment plant used deionization to remove impurities from the city's drinking water supply."

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