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desalination
The process of removing salt from seawater.
desc
a short text that tells what something is like
descend
To move downward from a higher place.
descendant
A person in a later generation of a family.
descendent
Someone related to a person who lived long ago.
descent
lineage or ancestry of a person
describe
To explain or tell about something in detail.
description
A spoken or written account of something.
descriptive
Giving details about something or someone.
descriptor
A word used to identify or explain something.
desecrate
Treat a sacred place with disrespect.
desegregation
Ending separation based on race or group.
desert
A dry, sandy area with little vegetation.
deserter
A person who leaves military duty without permission.
desertion
The act of leaving a place or duty.
deserve
To earn something through actions or qualities.
deservedly
In a manner that is justly earned.
Desi
Term for South Asian people or culture.
design
purpose or intention
designate
To name or assign to a specific role.
designation
A name, title, or label for someone.
designer
A person who creates plans or styles.
desirability
The quality of being highly attractive or wanted.
desirable
Wanted or wished for by many people.