decalcify

• 动词，指去除某物中的钙质或钙化沉积物，常用于医学或工业语境。

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.

   脱钙

   • 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.

   同义词demineralize

2. Remove lime or calcium depositsC1formaltechnical

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

   去除水垢

   • 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.

   同义词descale

   反义词calcify