Definition of Decalcify

1. Verb. Lose calcium or calcium compounds.

Generic synonyms: Change
Derivative terms: Decalcification

2. Verb. Remove calcium or lime from. "Decalcify the rock"
Generic synonyms: Remove, Take, Take Away, Withdraw
Antonyms: Calcify

Definition of Decalcify

1. v. t. To deprive of calcareous matter; thus, to decalcify bones is to remove the stony part, and leave only the gelatin.

Definition of Decalcify

1. Verb. To deprive of calcareous matter. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Decalcify

1. [v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES]

Medical Definition of Decalcify

1. To remove lime or calcium salts, especially from bones or teeth. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Decalcify

decahydronaphthalenes
decahydroquinoline
decahydroquinolines
decakatal
decakatals
decakis-
decal
decalage
decalages
decalcification
decalcifications
decalcified
decalcifier
decalcifiers
decalcifies
decalcify (current term)
decalcifying
decalcomania
decalcomanias
decalcomanie
decalescence
decalibrate
decalibrated
decalibrates
decalibrating
decalin
decalins
decaliter
decaliters
decalitre

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