What does "decalcify" mean?
Decalcify: To deprive of calcareous matter; thus, to decalcify bones is to remove the stony part, and leave only the gelatin.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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