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decalcifier en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • [diːˈkæɫsɪfaɪə(ɹ)] (UK)

Etymology

From decalcify + -er.

Meanings

  1. A chemical or device that decalcifies.
    • There are samples of the environmentally friendly housewares products he sells, like a Durgol biodegradable decalcifier for espresso makers and Zilotex antibacterial microfiber towels, and a newspaper photograph of Fidel Castro, Hugo Chávez and President Evo Morales of Bolivia. 2008 February 28, Peter Applebome, “Trying Times for the Remaining Nader Faithful”, in New York Times:

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