demineralization

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noun

1. abnormal loss of mineral salts (especially from bone) (Freq. 1)
• Syn:
demineralisation
• Derivationally related forms:
demineralise (for: demineralisation)
• Hypernyms:
pathology
• Part Holonyms:
osteomalacia
2. the removal of minerals and mineral salts from a liquid (especially from water)
• Syn:
demineralisation
• Derivationally related forms:
demineralise (for: demineralisation), demineralize
• Hypernyms:
chemical process, chemical change, chemical action