Decalcifying

/ˌdɛkælˈsɪfaɪɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of decalcify; currently removing calcium or calcium deposits.

Etymology

From decalcify + -ing (present participle suffix). The -ing form indicates an ongoing process of calcium removal.

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When you're decalcifying a coffee machine, you're in the middle of an acid-based chemical reaction that dissolves mineral deposits—vinegar is the cheapest chemistry experiment you can run in your kitchen!

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