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demineralisation

/diːˌmɪnərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

/diˌmɪnərələˈzeɪʃən/

Translations

demineralisationnoun

/diːˌmɪnərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

/diˌmɪnərələˈzeɪʃən/

Demineralisation of bone can occur when the body lacks calcium.

La déminéralisation de l’os peut se produire lorsque l’organisme manque de calcium.

Synonyms

mineral depletion

mineral loss

Antonyms

demineralisationnoun

the process of removing minerals or mineral salts from something, especially water, soil, teeth, or bones

Demineralisation of bone can occur when the body lacks calcium.

the loss or depletion of minerals from a substance or tissue

Excessive demineralisation can weaken teeth and make them more prone to decay.