verb
- to remove calcium or calcium compounds from something
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- The dentist explained how acid can decalcify tooth enamel.
- Certain medications help decalcify kidney stones.
- The water treatment plant uses chemicals to decalcify the hard water.
- Vinegar can decalcify mineral deposits in coffee makers.
- The researcher studied how to decalcify bone samples for analysis.
- Age and poor diet can decalcify bones, leading to osteoporosis.