de·cal·ci·fy (d -k l s -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·cal ci·fi·cation (-f -k shn) n.de·cal ci·fier n. |
decalcify [diːˈkælsɪˌfaɪ]
vb -fies, -fying, -fied
(Medicine) (tr) to remove calcium or lime from (bones, teeth, etc.)
decalcification [diːˌkælsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] n
decalcifier n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | 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 |
Translations
decalcify
vt → entkalken
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