Defenition of the word calcify

• Defenition of the word calcify

  • convert into lime; "the salts calcified the rock"
  • turn into lime; become calcified; "The rock calcified over the centuries"
  • become impregnated with calcium salts
  • become inflexible and unchanging; "Old folks can calcify"
  • convert into lime
  • turn into lime; become calcified
  • become inflexible and unchanging

Synonyms for the word calcify

• • fossilize
  • harden
  • set
  • solidify
  • turn into stone

Similar words in the calcify

• • calcify
  • calcifying

Hypernyms for the word calcify

• • alter
  • change
  • change state
  • harden
  • indurate
  • modify
  • turn

Antonyms for the word calcify

• • decalcify

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