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reverse osmosis

/rɪˈvɜːrs ˈɒzmoʊsɪs/

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/rɪˈvɜːrs ˈɒzmoʊsɪs/C1formaltechnical
  • ruПроцесс очистки воды, в котором используется полупроницаемая мембрана для удаления ионов, нежелательных молекул и более крупных частиц из питьевой воды путем приложения давления для преодоления осмотического давления.

A water purification process that uses a semipermeable membrane to remove ions, unwanted molecules, and larger particles from drinking water by applying pressure to overcome osmotic pressure.

  1. Water purification processC1formal

    A water purification technology that uses a semipermeable membrane to remove ions, molecules, and larger particles from drinking water.

    ruПроцесс очистки воды

    • Reverse osmosis systems are commonly used in households to improve water quality.
    • The desalination plant uses reverse osmosis to convert seawater into fresh water.
    • Many bottled water brands use reverse osmosis as part of their purification process.