demineralization









demineralization


verb (used with object), de·min·er·al·ized, de·min·er·al·iz·ing.

  1. to remove minerals from; deprive of mineral content.

verb (used without object), de·min·er·al·ized, de·min·er·al·iz·ing.

  1. to lose mineral content; become demineralized.

verb

  1. (tr) to remove dissolved salts from (a liquid, esp water)

n.

  1. The loss, deprivation, or removal of minerals or mineral salts from the body, especially through disease, as the loss of calcium from bones or teeth.
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