remineralize

[ ree-min-er-uh-lahyz, ‐-min-ruh‐ ]

verb (used with object)

, re·min·er·al·ized, re·min·er·al·iz·ing.

1. to restore minerals, as calcium salts, to (parts of the body, especially bones or teeth):

   These injections should help remineralize your bones.

Other Words From

• re·miner·al·i·zation noun
• re·miner·al·izer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of remineralize¹

First recorded in 1860–65; re- ( def ) + mineralize ( def )

Example Sentences

A final filter can “remineralize” the water, usually adding back calcium, magnesium and adjusting the acidity.

From Washington Post

The soil in his area is particularly depleted of calcium, so he imports limestone to remineralize the soil.

From Salon

If they demineralize at a quicker rate than they remineralize, you get a cavity, said Dr. Burton Edelstein, a professor of dentistry and health policy at Columbia University.

From New York Times

Conversely, it is possible to remineralize a decaying tooth by arresting the disease process, he said.

From New York Times

“You need to give your teeth time to remineralize after being bathed in an acidic beverage,” says Maureen McAndrew, clinical professor at the New York University School of Dentistry.

From Time