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1. (v.t.) decalcify
to deprive of lime or calcareous matter, as a bone.
2. (v.i.) decalcify
to become decalcified.
Etymology: (1840–50)
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1. (verb) decalcify
lose calcium or calcium compounds
2. (verb) decalcify
remove calcium or lime from
"decalcify the rock"
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1. (verb) decalcify
to deprive of calcareous matter; thus, to decalcify bones is to remove the stony part, and leave only the gelatin
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