How Do You Spell DECALCIFIED?

Pronunciation: [dɪkˈalsɪfˌa͡ɪd] (IPA)

The word "decalcified" is spelled with a "d" at the beginning, followed by "e", "c", "a", "l", "c", "i", "f", "i", "e", and "d". In phonetic transcription, it can be written as /diːˈkælsɪfaɪd/. The "d" at the beginning is voiced, followed by two syllables that are pronounced with a long "e" sound. The "l" and "c" sounds are both pronounced clearly, followed by the "f" and "i" sounds, which create the "fi" diphthong. Finally, the word ends with a voiced "d" sound.

DECALCIFIED Meaning and Definition

1. Decalcified is an adjective that describes the process, state, or result of removing calcium or calcium deposits from a substance, usually from bones or minerals. The term is commonly used in the context of biological processes, especially in relation to bones and teeth.

   When referring to bone decalcification, it generally involves the removal of calcium from the bone matrix, leaving behind the organic components. This process is often used in scientific research and medical examinations to prepare bone samples for histological analysis or to study bone structure and composition. By removing the calcium, the previously hard and rigid bones become soft and pliable, allowing easier manipulation and microscopic examination.

   In dental terms, decalcification commonly refers to the demineralization of tooth enamel caused by acid produced by bacteria or exposure to acidic substances. This process can lead to the formation of white spots or chalky areas on the tooth surface, which are the early signs of tooth decay. Decalcified enamel is weakened and more prone to cavities, as it loses its protective mineral structure.

   Overall, decalcified refers to the removal or reduction of calcium content from a substance, most commonly in the contexts of bone preparation for analysis or the demineralization of tooth enamel.

Common Misspellings for DECALCIFIED

• secalcified
• xecalcified
• cecalcified
• fecalcified
• recalcified
• eecalcified
• dwcalcified
• dscalcified
• ddcalcified
• drcalcified
• d4calcified
• d3calcified
• dexalcified
• devalcified
• defalcified
• dedalcified
• deczlcified
• decslcified
• decwlcified
• decalicfied
• decalcifeid
• decalcificy
• Decalciphied
• Decalcifiyed

Etymology of DECALCIFIED

The word "decalcified" has its etymology rooted in two Latin words: "de" meaning "undoing" or "removal" and "calcis" meaning "lime" or "calcium". The combination of these words gives us "decalcis", which eventually evolved into "decalcified" in English. In its literal sense, the word refers to the process of removing calcium or lime deposits from something, such as bones or teeth. However, it is also commonly used in a broader sense to describe the removal of calcium buildup from various surfaces or substances.

Conjugate verb Decalcified

CONDITIONAL

I would decalcified

you would decalcified

he/she/it would decalcified

we would decalcified

they would decalcified

I would decalcify

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they would decalcify

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be decalcifying

you would be decalcifying

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we would be decalcifying

they would be decalcifying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have decalcified

you would have decalcified

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we would have decalcified

they would have decalcified

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been decalcifying

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they would have been decalcifying

FUTURE

I will decalcify

you will decalcify

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we will decalcify

they will decalcify

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be decalcifying

you will be decalcifying

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we will be decalcifying

they will be decalcifying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have decalcified

you will have decalcified

he/she/it will have decalcified

we will have decalcified

they will have decalcified

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been decalcifying

you will have been decalcifying

he/she/it will have been decalcifying

we will have been decalcifying

they will have been decalcifying

IMPERATIVE

you decalcify

we let´s decalcify

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to decalcify

PAST

I decalcified

you decalcified

he/she/it decalcified

we decalcified

they decalcified

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was decalcifying

you were decalcifying

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we were decalcifying

they were decalcifying

PAST PARTICIPLE

decalcified

PAST PERFECT

I had decalcified

you had decalcified

he/she/it had decalcified

we had decalcified

they had decalcified

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been decalcifying

you had been decalcifying

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we had been decalcifying

they had been decalcifying

PRESENT

I decalcify

you decalcify

he/she/it decalcifies

we decalcify

they decalcify

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am decalcifying

you are decalcifying

he/she/it is decalcifying

we are decalcifying

they are decalcifying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

decalcifying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have decalcified

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we have decalcified

they have decalcified

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been decalcifying

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he/she/it has been decalcifying

we have been decalcifying

they have been decalcifying