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decalcify

de·cal·cify

UK/diːˈkæɫsɪfaɪ/ uncommon

verb

1.

lose calcium or calcium compounds

2.

remove calcium or lime from

  • “decalcify the rock”
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Origin

From French décalcifier, or de- + calcify.

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