demineralized
|de-min-er-al-ized|
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/ˌdiːˈmɪnərəˌlaɪz/
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/ˌdiːˈmɪn(ə)r(ə)laɪz/
(demineralize)
remove minerals
Etymology
'demineralize' originates from Modern English, formed from the prefix 'de-' (from Latin) meaning 'remove' + 'mineral' (from Late Latin 'minerale') + the verb-forming suffix '-ize' (from Greek/Latin).
'mineral' came into English via Late Latin 'minerale' (from Latin usage referring to natural substances); the verb 'demineralize' was coined in English as a technical term (chiefly in chemistry and industry) in the late 19th to early 20th century by adding 'de-' and '-ize' to 'mineral'.
Initially coined to mean 'to remove mineral content' in technical/industrial contexts; this meaning has been retained and is still the primary use (applied to water, soils, biological tissues, etc.).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'demineralize' (to remove mineral content from something).
They had demineralized the feedwater before sending it to the boiler.
Adjective 1
having had mineral salts or dissolved minerals removed; lacking mineral content (commonly used of water or other liquids).
The laboratory always uses demineralized water for sensitive tests.
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Last updated: 2025/10/25 04:59