"desal" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Shortening. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} desal (uncountable)
  1. desalination Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-desal-en-noun-OU1QBBBW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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