demineralization
demineralization · demineralizations
The chemical engineering process in which mineral salts are removed from a liquidThe chemical engineering process in which mineral salts are removed from a liquid.
/dɪˌmɪnəɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The chemical engineering process in which mineral salts are removed from a liquid.
the removal of minerals and mineral salts from a liquid (especially from water)
(countable, uncountable)The loss of minerals, especially those of calcium, from bone.
abnormal loss of mineral salts (especially from bone)
Translations
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plural: demineralizations| Singular | demineralization |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the removal of minerals and mineral salts from a liquid (especially from water):demineralisation
- abnormal loss of mineral salts (especially from bone):demineralisation
Word family
1 related wordsRelateddemineralize
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable