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.

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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
we would decalcify
you would decalcify
he/she/it would decalcify
they would decalcify

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be decalcifying
you would be decalcifying
he/she/it would be decalcifying
we would be decalcifying
they would be decalcifying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have decalcified
you would have decalcified
he/she/it would have decalcified
we would have decalcified
they would have decalcified

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been decalcifying
you would have been decalcifying
he/she/it would have been decalcifying
we would have been decalcifying
they would have been decalcifying

FUTURE

I will decalcify
you will decalcify
he/she/it will decalcify
we will decalcify
they will decalcify

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be decalcifying
you will be decalcifying
he/she/it will be decalcifying
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
he/she/it was decalcifying
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
he/she/it had been decalcifying
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
you have decalcified
he/she/it has decalcified
we have decalcified
they have decalcified

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been decalcifying
you have been decalcifying
he/she/it has been decalcifying
we have been decalcifying
they have been decalcifying

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