decalcified

UK
/diːˈkæl.sɪ.faɪd/
US
/diˈkæl.sɪ.faɪd/

Translations

decalcifiedpast participle
UK
/diːˈkæl.sɪ.faɪd/
US
/diˈkæl.sɪ.faɪd/
Derived from the past participle of the verb "decalcify"; used attributively and predicatively as an adjective.
The decalcified bone sample was easier to cut and examine under the microscope.
L’échantillon d’os décalcifié était plus facile à couper et à examiner au microscope.
Synonyms
decalcifyverb

decalcified

Past Simple

decalcified
Past Simple
decalcified
Past Participle
decalcifying
Gerund
UK
/diːˈkæl.sɪ.faɪ/
US
/diˈkæl.sɪ.faɪ/
The technician needed to decalcify the water pipes to ensure proper flow.
Le technicien a dû décalcifier les tuyaux d’eau pour assurer un bon débit.
se décalcifierSens intransitif, pour un tissu, un organe ou un os qui perd du calcium.
As people age, their bones may decalcify, increasing the risk of fractures.
Avec l’âge, les os peuvent se décalcifier, ce qui augmente le risque de fractures.
Synonyms
dissolve calcium
remove calcium

Definitions

decalcifiedpast participle
Having had calcium removed or reduced.
The decalcified bone sample was easier to cut and examine under the microscope.
decalcifyverb
To remove calcium or calcium compounds from something.
The technician needed to decalcify the water pipes to ensure proper flow.
To lose calcium or calcium compounds; to undergo decalcification.
As people age, their bones may decalcify, increasing the risk of fractures.