calcification

Meaning

calcification means the process of change into a stony or calcareous substance by the deposition of lime salt; -- normally, as in the formation of bone and.... It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

• The article uses calcification to mean the process of change into a stony or calcareous substance by the deposition of....
• The teacher asked students to find calcification in the reading.