"decalcifier" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: [diːˈkæɫsɪfaɪə(ɹ)] [UK] Forms: decalcifiers [plural]
Etymology: From decalcify + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|decalcify|er|id2=agent noun}} decalcify + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} decalcifier (plural decalcifiers)
  1. A chemical or device that decalcifies.

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