Looking for the meaning of the word CALCIFY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CALCIFY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Calcify
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkalsɪfʌɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
harden by deposition of or conversion into calcium carbonate or another insoluble calcium compound
Short Definition:harden by deposition of or conversion into calcium carbonate
Examples:- these elements would calcify as rock
- a few studies raised concern that excess calcium may calcify coronary arteries in susceptible individuals
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