decalcification — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The loss of calcium, as from the soil or from teeth or bones.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Broader terms

   demineralization

   Examples

   Presectioning of the mineralized tissue to 3–4 mm thick will minimize the (often extensive) time required for decalcification.

Noun

1. loss of calcium from bones or teeth

   Broader terms

   chemical processchemical changechemical action