calcified
The word “calcified” has 3 syllables: cal-ci-fied
It's pronounced as /ˈkælsɪˌfaɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for calcified?
In the thesaurus, “calcified” has 9 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for calcified along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for calcified
- clotted
- coagulated
- crystalized
- crystallized
- ossified
- petrified
- rigidified
- stiffened
- thickened
Antonyms for calcified
- dissolved
- liquefied
- liquified
- melted
- softened
Meanings of calcified
- adjective
- Hardened from the deposit of calcium salts.
- Made unchanging or inflexible.
- verb
- To make something hard and stony by impregnating with calcium salts.
- To become hard and stony by impregnation with calcium salts.
Example Sentences
- Calcified plaque in the arteries can lead to cardiovascular complications.
- The ancient bones exhibited signs of being calcified over centuries.
- The doctor noted that the patient's joints appeared calcified due to arthritis.
- Over time, the coral reef became calcified, forming a sturdy structure for marine life.
- The X-ray revealed calcified nodules in the lung, indicating possible scarring from previous infections.
On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to calcified, such as: clotted, coagulated, crystalized, crystallized, dissolved, liquefied, liquified.
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