demineralizer
/diːˈmɪnərəlaɪzər/
noun
- A device or system that removes minerals (such as calcium, magnesium, or iron) from water, typically to make it purer for drinking, industrial use, or appliances.
- We installed a demineralizer in the basement to improve the taste of our tap water.
- Without a demineralizer, the coffee machine kept getting clogged with mineral deposits.
- The lab uses a demineralizer to produce distilled-quality water for experiments.
- A substance or chemical agent that removes minerals from a liquid or solution.
- The cleaning solution contains a demineralizer that prevents spots on glassware.
- Add a demineralizer to the aquarium water to reduce hardness for sensitive fish.
- Some detergents include a demineralizer to protect pipes from scale buildup.