de·cal·ci·fi·ca·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌkal-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
: the removal or loss of calcium or calcium compounds (as from bones or soil)
de·cal·ci·fy
(¦)dē-ˈkal-sə-ˌfī
: to remove calcium or calcium compounds from
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Lastly, the decalcification cartridge filter is sold separately.
—Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 5 Oct. 2025
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decalcification
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de·cal·ci·fi·ca·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌkal-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən
: the removal or loss of calcium or calcium compounds (as from bones or soil)
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