Home › Words › D › decalcifydecalcify[diːˈkæɫsɪfaɪ]decalcify means to deprive of calcareous matter.decalcify is pronounced [diːˈkæɫsɪfaɪ].EtymologyFrom French décalcifier, or de- + calcify.verbTo deprive of calcareous matter.Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.decalcified 87% match — From which calcareous matter has been removed. vs decalcify →decalcification 79% match — The loss of calcium, as from the soil or from teeth or bones. vs decalcify →decalcifier 79% match — A chemical or device that decalcifies. vs decalcify →decalcifying 78% match — That is used to decalcify vs decalcify →calcificate 72% match — To calcify. vs decalcify →decalcinated 72% match — From which lime (calcium) has been removed vs decalcify →demineralize 72% match — To remove minerals or mineral salts from (a liquid, rocks, bones, or teeth). vs decalcify →decolorate 70% match — To decolor; to deprive of color. vs decalcify →