declinate

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The Persian Gulf is now home to the largest concentration of desalination capacity on earth, producing roughly 40% of the world’s desalinated water.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Ras Laffan also houses gas-to-liquids facilities — these convert natural gas into liquid petroleum products — along with a refinery and water and power plants that produce desalinated water and generate electricity.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

“The key strategy in overcoming it is to build in some diversification of supply — to groundwater, desalinated water and reused wastewater — in addition to reducing demand.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

Some countries do provide subsidies for desalinated water; unfortunately, they can be insufficient.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

The algae naturally and continuously desalinated sea water, which was why its core was salty while its outer surface was wet with fresh water: it was oozing the fresh water out.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel