 calcify |
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| 1. | [ verb ] become impregnated with calcium salts | |
| Related terms: | decalcify harden calcification | |
| 2. | [ verb ] turn into lime; become calcified | |
| Examples: | "The rock calcified over the centuries" |
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| Related terms: | change_state calcification | |
| 3. | [ verb ] become inflexible and unchanging | |
| Examples: | "Old folks can calcify" |
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| Related terms: | change calcification | |
| 4. | [ verb ] convert into lime | |
| Examples: | "the salts calcified the rock" |
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| Related terms: | change calcium | |
| Similar spelling: |
calcific calciferol |
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