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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of demineralization. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   the removal of minerals and mineral salts from a liquid (especially from water) wordnet
3. 3
   abnormal loss of mineral salts (especially from bone) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

demineralizationdemineralization

Etymology

From de- + mineralisation.

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