demineralize — [dē min′ər ə līz΄] vt. demineralized, demineralizing 1. to cause the loss of minerals from (bones or teeth) 2. to remove minerals, as salt, from (water) demineralization n … English World dictionary
demineralize — To remove the mineral content (salts, ions) from a substance, especially water. Removal methods include distillation, electrodialysis and ion exchange. See: de ionized water … Glossary of Biotechnology
demineralize — v.tr. (also ise) remove salts from (sea water etc.). Derivatives: demineralization n … Useful english dictionary
demineralise — verb remove the minerals or salts from demineralize water • Syn: ↑demineralize • Derivationally related forms: ↑demineralisation, ↑demineralization (for: ↑demineralize) … Useful english dictionary
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demineralisation — noun 1. abnormal loss of mineral salts (especially from bone) • Syn: ↑demineralization • Derivationally related forms: ↑demineralise • Hypernyms: ↑pathology • Part Holonyms: ↑ost … Useful english dictionary
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