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reverse osmosis

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

a technique whereby a solution is forced through a semipermeable membrane under pressure; used to generate drinkable water from seawater, or to separate chemical compounds

uncountable

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

reverse painting reverse palming off reverse panda reverse pass reverse pedo reverse pedophile

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