Zero liquid discharge

{
  "id": "MLC-T-SEM-000369",
  "term": "Zero liquid discharge",
  "field": "Semiconductors",
  "definition": "A water treatment process that completely eliminates liquid waste discharge from industrial facilities by recovering and reusing all wastewater. This involves advanced technologies such as evaporation, crystallization, and membrane filtration to separate dissolved solids from the water, which is then recycled back into the process. ZLD systems are particularly relevant for semiconductor fabrication plants to minimize environmental impact and conserve water resources in water-stressed regions.",
  "abbreviation": "ZLD",
  "subject": "Sustainability & Energy",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/semiconductors/zero-liquid-discharge/"
}