demineralization

Noun
  1. Abnormal loss of mineral salts (especially from bone) (synset 114234198)
    is a type of: pathology - any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
    is a part of: osteomalacia - abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus or calcium or vitamin D
    same as: demineralisation
  2. The removal of minerals and mineral salts from a liquid (especially from water) (synset 113482728)
    is a type of: chemical action, chemical change, chemical process - (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved
    same as: demineralisation

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