Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
calcify
verb
/ˈkæl.sɪ.faɪ/
Definition
To become or to make something hard by the deposition of calcium salts.
Examples
- The doctor explained that the arteries may calcify as a result of aging.
- Over time, the soft bones can calcify and become more rigid.
- Too much calcium in the diet can cause organs to calcify unnaturally.
Meaning
Calcification refers to the process where tissues become hardened due to calcium buildup.
Synonyms
- harden
- ossify
- stiffen
