decalcify

/ˈdɛkəlɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or cause to be removed calcium salts from a substance, especially bones or teeth

“The medication is designed to help decalcify the plaque on teeth.”

2. noun

the process of removing calcium salts from a substance

“The doctor studied the decalcification of the patient’s bones.”

Synonyms

  • decalcify
  • decalciumize

Antonyms

  • calcify