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calcified

/ˈkæl.sɪ.faɪd/

Translations

calcifiedadjective

more calcified

Comp.

most calcified

Super.

/ˈkæl.sɪ.faɪd/

окостенелый

The calcified structure of the bone was clearly visible in the X-ray.

Окостенелая структура кости была четко видна на рентгеновском снимке.

кальцинированный

The calcified deposits in the water pipes caused a blockage.

Кальцинированные отложения в водопроводных трубах вызвали засор.

Synonyms

calcifiedpast participle

/ˈkælsɪfaɪd/

/ˈkælsəˌfaɪd/

Functions as a past-participle adjective describing something that has undergone calcification.

calcifyverb

calcified

Past Simple

calcified

Past Simple

calcified

Past Participle

calcifying

Gerund

/ˈkæl.sɪ.faɪ/

кальцинироваться

The bones begin to calcify during the healing process.

Кости начинают кальцинироваться в процессе заживления.

окаменеть

Over time, the tissues may calcify and harden.

Со временем ткани могут окаменеть и затвердеть.

Synonyms

Definitions

calcifiedadjective

Hardened by the deposition of or conversion into calcium carbonate or some other insoluble calcium compounds.

The calcified remains of the ancient sea creatures were embedded in the rock.

Inflexible or unchangeable, often used metaphorically to describe attitudes or systems.

The calcified bureaucracy made it difficult to implement any new policies.

calcifiedpast participle

Having been hardened by the deposition of calcium salts; having undergone calcification.

Calcified arteries can restrict blood flow.

calcifyverb

To become inflexible or unchangeable; to harden.

Over time, his opinions began to calcify, making it difficult for him to accept new ideas.

To deposit calcium salts in soft tissue, causing it to harden.

The doctor explained that the tissue had started to calcify, which was causing the stiffness.

To cause (a tissue or substance) to harden by depositing calcium salts; to make hard and inflexible.

Long-term inflammation can calcify the tendons, reducing their elasticity.