HyperDic: decalcify

English > 2 senses of the word decalcify:
VERBchangedecalcifylose calcium or calcium compounds
changedecalcifyremove calcium or lime / lime from
English > decalcify: 2 senses > verb 1, change
MeaningLose calcium or calcium compounds.
PatternSomething ----s
BroaderchangeUndergo a change
Nounsdecalcificationloss of calcium from bones or teeth
English > decalcify: 2 senses > verb 2, change
MeaningRemove calcium or lime / lime from.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Example"decalcify the rock"
Broaderremove, take, take away, withdrawRemove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
OppositecalcifyBecome impregnated with calcium salts
Spanishdescalcificar
Catalandescalcificar

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