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calcify

Pronunciation: /ˈkalsɪfʌɪ/
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Definition of calcify

verb (calcifies, calcifying, calcified)

[with object] (usually as adjective calcified)
  • harden by deposition of or conversion into calcium carbonate or some other insoluble calcium compounds:calcified cartilage

Derivatives

calcific

Pronunciation: /-ˈsɪfɪk/
adjective

calcification

Pronunciation: /-fɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

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Definition of calcify in the US English dictionary

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