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calcification

English

Etymology

From calcify +? -ation.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?kæls?f??ke???n/
  • Rhymes: -e???n

Noun

calcification (countable and uncountable, plural calcifications)

  1. The process of change into a stony or calcareous substance by the deposition of lime salt; -- normally, as in the formation of bone and of teeth; abnormally, as in calcareous degeneration of tissue.

Derived terms

Translations


French

Noun

calcification m (plural calcifications)

  1. calcification

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calcific

English

Etymology

From calcify +? -ic.

Adjective

calcific (comparative more calcific, superlative most calcific)

  1. Of or pertaining to calcification
  2. Of or pertaining to the formation of eggshells in birds and reptiles

Derived terms

  • anticalcific

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