ecalcarate

/ˈɛkəlˌkɑːrɪteɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the calcar, or a calcar, especially in osteology

“The paleontologist ecalcarated the fossil to study its internal structure.”

2. noun

the act of ecalcarating

“Ecalcaration is an essential step in the fossil preparation process.”

Synonyms

  • decalcarate
  • excavate

Antonyms

  • ecalcarify