səˌfaɪ verb (used with object)
1.
to deprive of lime or calcareous matter, as a bone.
verb (used without object)
2.
to become decalcified.
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decalcify (diːˈkælsɪˌfaɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , -fies, -fying, -fied | |
| (tr) to remove calcium or lime from (bones, teeth, etc) | |
| decalcification | |
| —n | |
| de'calcifier | |
| —n | |
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Decalcify
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Medical Dictionary
decalcify de·cal·ci·fy (dē-kāl'sə-fī')
v. de·cal·ci·fied, de·cal·ci·fy·ing, de·cal·ci·fies
To remove calcium or calcium compounds from a substance.
de·cal'ci·fi·ca'tion (-fĭ-kā'shən) n.
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