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calcify

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calcify /ˈkalsəˌfī, ˈkælsəˌfaɪ /
verb
(calcifies, calcifying, calcified)
[no object] harden by deposition of or conversion into calcium carbonate or another insoluble calcium compound:
these elements would calcify as rock
[with object] a few studies raised concern that excess calcium may calcify coronary arteries in susceptible individuals.
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