1. to remove minerals from something, especially water or bone tissue
Usage: often used in medical and scientific contexts

Examples

• The water treatment plant will demineralize the tap water before bottling.
• Acid rain can demineralize soil over time.
• The dentist explained how bacteria demineralize tooth enamel.
• Scientists demineralized the bone samples for laboratory analysis.
• The reverse osmosis system helps demineralize drinking water.
• Certain diseases can demineralize bones, making them brittle.