demineralization (Amer.)
n.
removal of minerals (also demineralisation)
Demineralization
demineralization
Noun
1. abnormal loss of mineral salts (especially from bone)
(synonym) demineralisation
(hypernym) pathology
(part-holonym) osteomalacia
2. the removal of minerals and mineral salts from a liquid (especially from water)
(synonym) demineralisation
(hypernym) chemical process, chemical change, chemical action
(derivation) demineralize, demineralise
Demineralization
A treatment process that removes dissolved minerals from water.
demineralization