demineralisation

• Nom désignant le processus d'élimination des sels minéraux, souvent des os (comme dans une condition médicale) ou d'un liquide tel que l'eau.

A noun referring to the process of removing mineral salts, often from bone (as in a medical condition) or from a liquid such as water.

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1. Loss of bone mineralsC1formalmedical

   The abnormal loss of mineral salts, such as calcium and phosphate, from bone tissue, often leading to weakened bones.

   Déminéralisation osseuse

   • Osteoporosis is characterized by the demineralisation of bone.
   • The doctor warned that prolonged bed rest can cause demineralisation.
   • A diet rich in calcium can help prevent bone demineralisation.

   Synonymesdecalcification

2. Removal of minerals from liquidC1formaltechnical

   The process of removing mineral salts and ions from a liquid, such as water, often to purify it for industrial or laboratory use.

   déminéralisation

   • Demineralisation of water is essential for many chemical experiments.
   • The plant uses a special filter for the demineralisation of the coolant.
   • Demineralised water is used in car batteries to prevent corrosion.