Meaning & use
Decalcify
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To remove calcium or calcium compounds from something, such as bone, tooth, or water.
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Dentists sometimes decalcify a tooth sample before examining it under a microscope.
Hard water can decalcify with the help of a simple vinegar soak in the kettle.
A note on using this word
Built from 'calcify' plus the reversing prefix 'de-'; commonly used in dentistry, biology, and appliance maintenance.
Words with a similar meaning
demineralize
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Words with an opposite meaning
calcify
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