Definition of Demineralization

1. Noun. Abnormal loss of mineral salts (especially from bone).

Exact synonyms: Demineralisation
Generic synonyms: Pathology
Group relationships: Osteomalacia
Derivative terms: Demineralise

2. Noun. The removal of minerals and mineral salts from a liquid (especially from water).
Exact synonyms: Demineralisation
Generic synonyms: Chemical Action, Chemical Change, Chemical Process
Derivative terms: Demineralise, Demineralize

Medical Definition of Demineralization

1. A loss or decrease of the mineral constituents of the body or individual tissues, especially of bone. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Demineralization

demilitarized zone
demilitarizes
demilitarizing
DeMille
demilune
demilune
demilunes
demilune body
demimondaine
demimondaines
demimonde
demimondes
demineralisation
demineralise
demineralization (current term)
demineralization (current term)
demineralize
demineralized
demineralizer
demineralizers
demineralizes
demineralizing
demipenniform
demirep
demireps
demisable
demise
demised
demisemiquaver
demisemiquavers

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