Reverse osmosis is a water purification process that uses a partially permeable membrane to remove ions, unwanted molecules and larger particles from drinking water. This is a common method used for desalination, which is the process of removing salts and minerals from saline water (like seawater) to produce fresh water.
The process used for transforming salty water into pure water is called
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2013 · Topic: Physical and Chemical Changes, Solution (Concept of Solutions: Solute, Solvent, and Components)
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