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decalcify
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de·cal·ci·fy  (d-kls-f)
v. de·cal·ci·fied, de·cal·ci·fy·ing, de·cal·ci·fies
v.tr.
To remove calcium or calcium compounds from (bones or teeth, for example).
v.intr.
To lose calcium or calcium compounds.
de·calci·fi·cation (-f-kshn) n.
de·calci·fier n.
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Verb1.decalcify - lose calcium or calcium compounds
change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"
2.decalcify - remove calcium or lime from; "decalcify the rock"
remove, take away, withdraw, take - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract; "remove a threat"; "remove a wrapper"; "Remove the dirty dishes from the table"; "take the gun from your pocket"; "This machine withdraws heat from the environment"
calcify - become impregnated with calcium salts
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