decalcify
/diːˈkælsɪfaɪ/
verb
- To remove calcium from something, especially bones or teeth, making them weaker or softer.
- Acidic drinks can decalcify tooth enamel over time.
- The disease decalcifies the bones, leaving them brittle.
- Some water softeners work by decalcifying the hard water.
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