mineralize

Using water softeners to de-mineralize drinking water may reduce some of the potentially helpful effects.

如果使用水质软化器减少饮用水中的矿物含量，就会降低水的作用。

Calculus — If left alone long enough, plaque begins to mineralize and harden into calculus or tartar because the plaque absorbs calcium, phosphorus and other minerals from saliva.

牙结石 — 如果菌斑呆的时间足够长，它就开始矿化变硬形成牙石或牙垢，因为菌斑从唾液中吸收了钙，磷和其他 矿物质。