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/ˈsɒftnɪd wɒtər/ · soft·ened wa·ter
noun
- Water that has been treated to remove minerals that cause it to be hard, making it more suitable for household use and reducing the risk of scaling in pipes and appliances. The city installed a water softening system to provide softened water to all residents.
noun
- Water that has been treated to reduce its mineral content, often used in industrial processes or for specific applications. The factory used softened water in its manufacturing process to prevent corrosion in equipment.
Synonyms
soft waterdeionized waterdistilled waterpurified waterdecalcified waterwater conditionerwater treatment
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Did you know? The first water softening systems were developed in the late 19th century, using lime and soda ash to remove minerals from water.