"demin" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /dɪˈmɪn/, /diˈmɪn/
Etymology: Clipping of demineralized. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|demineralized}} Clipping of demineralized Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} demin (uncountable)
  1. (technical, usually attributively) Demineralized water. Tags: attributive, uncountable, usually
    Sense id: en-demin-en-noun-XAbfHhxQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, technical

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