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Decalcify (Verb)

Lose calcium or calcium compounds.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Vegetables high in oxalic acid can help decalcify the kidneys and improve their function.
As you age, your bones naturally start to decalcify, leading to reduced bone density.
The beverage, rich in citrate, helped decalcify the kidney stones, reducing the pain.
In some cases, fluoride can help decalcify the enamel of teeth to prevent cavities.
When certain disease processes interfere, the bones start to decalcify, leading to serious complications.

Remove calcium or lime from; "decalcify the rock".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The researchers used acid to decalcify the rock samples in order to study their internal structures.
The water treatment plant's primary function was to decalcify the tap water by removing excess minerals.
To study the fossils, the paleontologist had to carefully decalcify the surrounding limestone formation.
The new method of soil remediation involved decalcifying the top layer of soil to make it more fertile for crops.
The aquarium's filtration system was designed to decalcify the water, preventing the buildup of damaging minerals on the tank walls.