Decalcifier

/[diːˈkæɫsɪfaɪə(ɹ)]/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A chemical or device that decalcifies.

    "There are samples of the environmentally friendly housewares products he sells, like a Durgol biodegradable decalcifier for espresso makers and Zilotex antibacterial microfiber towels, and a newspaper photograph of Fidel Castro, Hugo Chávez and President Evo Morales of Bolivia."

Example

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"There are samples of the environmentally friendly housewares products he sells, like a Durgol biodegradable decalcifier for espresso makers and Zilotex antibacterial microfiber towels, and a newspaper photograph of Fidel Castro, Hugo Chávez and President Evo Morales of Bolivia."

Etymology

From decalcify + -er.

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