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 9 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for calcifies along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for calcifies
- coagulates
- crystalizes
- crystallizes
- gelatinizes
- ossifies
- petrifies
- rigidifies
- stiffens
- thickens
Antonyms for calcifies
- dissolves
- liquefies
- melts
- softens
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 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to calcifies, such as: coagulates, crystalizes, crystallizes, dissolves, gelatinizes, liquefies, melts.
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