Meaning of calcify in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkælsəˌfaɪ/

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  1. Verb

    calcify

    Definitions

    1. become impregnated with calcium salts

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  2. 2. become inflexible and unchanging

    Examples

    • « Old folks can calcify »

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  3. 3. turn into lime

    Examples

    • « become calcified »
    • « The rock calcified over the centuries »

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  4. 4. convert into lime

    Examples

    • « the salts calcified the rock »

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