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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
    1. Hardened from the deposit of calcium salts.
    2. Made unchanging or inflexible.
  • verb
    1. To make something hard and stony by impregnating with calcium salts.
    2. 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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