Noun: demineralization dee,mi-nu-ru-lu'zey-shun [N. Amer], dee,mi-nu-ru-lI'zey-shun [Brit]
- The removal of minerals and mineral salts from a liquid (especially from water)
"Demineralization is often used to purify water for laboratory use";
- demineralisation [Brit]
- Abnormal loss of mineral salts (especially from bone)
"Osteoporosis is characterized by demineralization of bone tissue";
- demineralisation [Brit]
Derived forms: demineralizations
Type of: chemical action, chemical change, chemical process, pathology
Part of: osteomalacia
Encyclopedia: Demineralization