to demineralize
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- verb
- /ˌdiːˈmɪnəraɪz/
- Specialized
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desmineralizar
- Using demineralized water in your aquarium helps prevent scale buildup.
- demineralized water
- demineralized bone
Examples
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The patient was advised to avoid foods that would further demineralize their bones.
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The laboratory uses special filters to demineralize water for experiments.
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Before using the water in the steam iron, you should demineralize it to prevent limescale buildup.
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Exposure to acids can demineralize tooth enamel, leading to cavities.
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The process will demineralize the water.
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They demineralized the samples for analysis.
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Experts recommend using demineralized water for hydrating plants to ensure they receive only pure nutrients.
Synonyms
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3.9
Remove unwanted parts from a material to make it pure
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To remove dirt and bad chemicals from water or air to make them clean
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To remove salt from water so people can drink it or use it to water crops
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To remove ions from water to make it purer
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To remove calcium from bones, teeth, or shells
To remove salt from water so it is safe to drink
To remove salt from water or other liquids
Antonyms
How Mineral-Free
- Specialized
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
demineralize = mineralize (transparent) = de + mineral + ize
The prefix 'de-' clearly signals removal or reversal from 'mineralize', yielding the meaning 'remove minerals from'.
Etymology
Demineralize joins de- meaning 'remove' and mineral meaning 'a natural salt or metal found in water or teeth'. So, to demineralize is to take those minerals out of something, like removing salts from water or from tooth enamel.