present participle of calcify

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of calcify

plural of calcification

(inorganic chemistry) A colourless salt that absorbs moisture from the air and mainly used as a component in fertilizer.

Of or relating to a calcifuge.

That forms a calx when oxidized.

Containing lime.

Having the form of calx, chalk or lime.

(mineralogy) Describing minerals that contain calcium

(biochemistry, pharmacology) A prehormone which is produced by hydroxylation of vitamin D₃ (cholecalciferol) in the liver.