demineralize

transitive verb

de·​mineralize (ˈ)dē+ How to pronounce demineralize (audio)
: to remove the mineral matter from (something, such as water) : deionize, desalt

Word History

Etymology

de- + mineralize

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“Demineralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demineralize. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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