demineralize

de min er al ize |dēˈminərəˌlīz diˈmɪnərəˌlaɪz | ▶verb [ with obj. ] (often as adj. demineralized ) remove salts from (water ). • deprive (teeth or bones ) of minerals, causing loss of tooth enamel or softening of the skeleton. DERIVATIVES de min er al i za tion |-ˌminərələˈzāSHən |noun

demineralize

demineralize |diːˈmɪn (ə )r (ə )lʌɪz |(also demineralise ) ▶verb [ with obj. ] (often as adj. demineralized ) remove salts from (water ). • deprive (teeth or bones ) of essential minerals. DERIVATIVES demineralization |-ˈzeɪʃ (ə )n |noun