decalcify

Verb

Meaning

To deprive of calcareous matter; thus, to decalcify bones is to remove the stony part, and leave only the gelatin.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

direct scaler demand remove derive disappear depart diminish forgive deprive dismantle dislodge detach disengage detract
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Antonyms

calcify

Hypernyms

take change remove withdraw take away

Derivatives

decalcified decalcifying

Examples

decalcify the rock Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

decalcification decalcified decalcifier decalcifying decalcinated decalcomania