demineralize

Meanings

• Verb

  To remove minerals from a substance, especially from bones or teeth.

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Antonyms

mineralize

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Variants

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demineralization , demineralizations , demineralize , demineralized , demineralizer , demineralizers , demineralizes , demineralizing

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'de' meaning 'off' or 'away' and 'mineralis' meaning 'mineral'.

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Trivia

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1. Demineralization is a common cause of dental caries (tooth decay).

2. Demineralization can also occur in bones due to conditions such as osteoporosis.

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Related Concepts

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1. Remineralization: The process of adding minerals back to a substance, often used in relation to bone health.

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How to Memorize "demineralize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bone or tooth being soaked in a solution that dissolves the minerals, leaving it weakened.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the process of removing minerals from a substance, such as water being filtered to remove impurities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'demineralize': Dissolving Elements Making Intestines New And Removing Impurities Slowly.

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