calcify
Physiology. to make or become calcareous or bony; harden by the deposit of calcium salts.
Geology. to harden by deposition of calcium carbonate.
to make or become rigid or intransigent, as in a political position.
Origin of calcify
1Other words from calcify
- non·cal·ci·fied, adjective
- un·cal·ci·fied, adjective
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How to use calcify in a sentence
A papilla of the dermis makes its appearance, the outer layer of which gradually calcifies to form the dentine and osseous tissue.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4) | Francis Maitland BalfourThis membrane gradually thickens and calcifies, and so gives rise to the enamel cap (o).
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4) | Francis Maitland BalfourThe center partly softens and partly calcifies into a grayish mortarlike mass, and is gritty.
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British Dictionary definitions for calcify
/ (ˈkælsɪˌfaɪ) /
to convert or be converted into lime
to harden or become hardened by impregnation with calcium salts
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