demineralization

Noun demineralization has 2 senses

• demineralization(n = noun.state) demineralisation - abnormal loss of mineral salts (especially from bone);
is a kind of pathology
is a part of osteomalacia

• demineralization(n = noun.process) demineralisation - the removal of minerals and mineral salts from a liquid (especially from water);
is a kind of chemical action, chemical change, chemical process
Derived form verb demineralize₁