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To deprive of calcareous matter; thus, to decalcify bones is to remove the stony part, and leave only the gelatin.

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  1. v. t. To deprive of calcareous matter; thus, to decalcify bones is to remove the stony part, and leave only the gelatin.
  2. v. lose calcium or calcium compounds
  3. v. remove calcium or lime from
  4. To deprive of calcareous matter; thus, to decalcify bones is to remove the stony part, and leave only the gelatin.
  5. To deprive of calcareous matter; thus, to decalcify bones is toremove the stony part, and leave only the gelatin.
  6. v. lose calcium or calcium compounds v. remove calcium or lime from