decalcify

• Verbe signifiant l'action d'éliminer les dépôts de calcium ou la matière calcifiée de quelque chose, souvent employé dans un contexte médical ou industriel.

A verb meaning to remove calcium deposits or calcified material from something, often used in medical or industrial contexts.

1. Remove calcium from bones or teethC1formalmedical

   To cause the loss of calcium or calcium compounds from bones, teeth, or other bodily tissues.

   Décalcifier

   • The disease can decalcify the bones, making them brittle.
   • Acidic drinks can decalcify tooth enamel over time.
   • The dentist warned that poor diet may decalcify the teeth.

   Synonymesdemineralize

2. Remove lime or calcium depositsC1formaltechnical

   To remove calcium or lime deposits from a surface or material, often through a chemical process.

   décalcifier

   • You need to decalcify the coffee machine regularly to keep it working.
   • The plumber used a special solution to decalcify the pipes.
   • Hard water can decalcify the heating elements in appliances.

   Synonymesdescale

   Antonymescalcify