Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

calcificate

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: cal-cifi-cate
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Example Sentences

"That which applies to calcificating coral-line, might also apply to sceleractinian corals."
"I would like to know if there is anyone who know of a drug called, Clodronate? This drug calcificates bone, it hinders bone from leaving bone and going into ther bloodstream. If there is a drug that is sold here in the States or Mexico with another name I would really like to know about it."
"An echocardiography showed a dilated left ventricle with global contractility conserved; mitral valve with mild fibrosis and a dilated mitral ring; aortic valve not calcificated, with plail; an eyection fraction of 65% was found."
"What is the basal ganglia? (use of, purpose of, benefit to the quality of life, etc.) What happens when the left globus pallidus, which I gather is a part of the basal ganglia, begins calcificating? Any and all information is appreciated!"

Etymology

Back-formation from calcification.

Inflected Forms

calcificates (present, singular) calcificating (participle, present) calcificated (participle, past) calcificated (past)

Questions

What does calcificate mean?: To calcify.
Where does calcificate come from?: Back-formation from calcification.

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