calcifies

Verb

To become hardened or turn into calcium.

ریشه

From the Latin word 'calcificare', meaning 'to make hard as stone'.

مثال

• Over time, the plaque in the arteries calcifies and restricts blood flow.
• If left untreated, the tooth decay can calcify and cause further damage.
• Certain marine organisms have the ability to calcify their shells.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Plaque calcifies Tooth decay calcifies Bone fracture calcifies