demineralise
Definition
- Verb:
- To remove minerals or mineral salts from something: The process of eliminating dissolved mineral content, particularly from water or bodily tissues.
Usage
- The verb "demineralise" describes a chemical or technical process. It is most commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts.
- It is typically used with objects like water, bone, or teeth.
- Note: The spelling "demineralize" is more common in American English, while "demineralise" is common in British English.
Examples
- Verb:
- The laboratory equipment can demineralise seawater to make it potable.
- A diet lacking in calcium can demineralise bones over time, making them weaker.
- This filter is designed to demineralise the water supply for the experiment.
Advanced Usage
- "Demineralised" (Adjective/Past Participle): Describes a substance from which minerals have been removed.
- For the chemical reaction, we must use demineralised water.
- The scan showed areas of demineralised enamel on the tooth.
Variants and Related Words
- Demineralization (Demineralisation) (n): The process or result of removing minerals.
- Tooth decay involves the demineralization of the enamel by acids.
- Demineralizer (Demineraliser) (n): A device or substance used to remove minerals.
- The factory installed a new demineralizer for its boiler feedwater.
Synonyms
- Deionize: To remove ions, often resulting in demineralization.
- Desalinate: To remove salt (a specific type of mineral) from seawater.
Antonyms
- Mineralize: To convert into a mineral; to impregnate with minerals.
- Fortify: To add nutrients or minerals to something (e.g., fortified flour).
Verb
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remove the minerals or salts from
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demineralize water
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