Definition of DECALCIFY

decalcify

Verb

  • lose calcium or calcium compounds
  • remove calcium or lime from
    • "decalcify the rock"
  • To deprive of calcareous matter.

Origin / Etymology

From French décalcifier, or de- + calcify.

Antonyms

calcify

Scrabble Score: 20

decalcify: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
decalcify: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
decalcify: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

decalcify: valid Words With Friends Word