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decalcifying

UK[diːˈkæl.sɪf.aɪ.ɪŋ(ɡ)]

decalcifying is the present participle and gerund of decalcify.

Meaning of decalcify

Verb

decalcify (third-person singular simple present decalcifies, present participle decalcifying, simple past and past participle decalcified)

  1. To deprive of calcareous matter.

Adjective

decalcifying (not comparable)

  1. That is used to decalcify

Questions about decalcifying

What does decalcifying mean?
Decalcifying means that is used to decalcify.
What is decalcifying the present participle and gerund of?
Decalcifying is the present participle and gerund of decalcify.
What part of speech is decalcifying?
Decalcifying is an adjective.
How do you pronounce decalcifying?
Decalcifying is pronounced [diːˈkæl.sɪf.aɪ.ɪŋ(ɡ)] (UK).

Words near decalcifying in the dictionary

  1. decalcified
  2. decalcifier
  3. decalcifiers
  4. decalcifies
  5. decalcify
  6. decalcifying
  7. decalcinated
  8. decalcomania
  9. decalcomaniac
  10. decalcomaniacs
  11. decalcomanias

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