calcifies
The word “calcifies” has 3 syllables: cal-ci-fies
It's pronounced as /ˈkælsɪˌfaɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for calcifies?
In the thesaurus, “calcifies” has 28 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for calcifies along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for calcifies
- anneals
- cakes
- calluses
- case-hardens
- clots
- coagulates
- concretes
- congeals
- crystalizes
- crystallizes
- encrusts
- freezes
- gelates
- gelatinizes
- gels
- hardens
- incrusts
- indurates
- jellies
- jells
- ossifies
- petrifies
- rigidifies
- sets
- solidifies
- stiffens
- tempers
- thickens
Antonyms for calcifies
- deliquesces
- dissolves
- fluxes
- fuses
- liquefies
- liquifies
- melts
- smelts
- softens
- thaws
- unfreezes
Meanings of calcifies
- verb
- To make something hard and stony by impregnating with calcium salts.
- To become hard and stony by impregnation with calcium salts.
Example Sentences
- Calcifies plaque within the arteries can lead to serious cardiovascular issues.
- As the bone heals, it often calcifies, forming a hard callus.
- Over time, the water's mineral content gradually calcifies and leaves deposits on the showerhead.
- The medical scan revealed a calcifies mass in the patient's lung, indicating potential complications.
- When left untreated, the dental tartar calcifies, leading to gum disease and tooth decay.
On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to calcifies, such as: anneals, cakes, calluses, case-hardens, clots, coagulates, concretes.
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