English dictionary

decalcify

/d/i/'k/&/ls/@/,f/aI/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

lose calcium or calcium compounds

verb.change

Source: WordNet 3.0
remove calcium or lime from

verb.change

Examples
Decalcify the rock.

Antonyms calcify

Source: WordNet 3.0
To deprive of calcareous matter; thus, to <i>decalcify</i> bones is to remove the stony part, and leave only the gelatin.

verb

Source: webster1913