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Meaning of calcify in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkælsəˌfaɪ/

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  1. Verb

    calcify

    Definitions

    1. become impregnated with calcium salts

    Antonyms

    • decalcify
  2. 2. become inflexible and unchanging

    Examples

    • « Old folks can calcify »
  3. 3. turn into lime

    Examples

    • « become calcified »
    • « The rock calcified over the centuries »
  4. 4. convert into lime

    Examples

    • « the salts calcified the rock »

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