demineralize

demineralize
/dee min"euhr euh luyz'/, v., demineralized, demineralizing.
v.t.
1. to remove minerals from; deprive of mineral content.
v.i.
2. to lose mineral content; become demineralized.
Also, esp. Brit., demineralise.
[1930-35; DE- + MINERALIZE]

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