Definition

To take away minerals or mineral salts from something, usually a liquid.

Example

The process of demineralizing water makes it safer for drinking.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how water can demineralize over time?

Yeah, it's surprising how much minerals can be lost!

Exactly! I read that it can really affect the taste of the water.

Totally! It's important to keep it balanced for better flavor.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Demineralize → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "mineral" (from Latin "mineralis", meaning pertaining to minerals) and the suffix "-ize" (meaning to make or to cause to become). The word "demineralize" means to remove minerals from something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('de-') 'minerals' from a substance — that's what dematerialize means.

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