adj
Meaning 1
Of or pertaining to calcification
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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calcific
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/kælˈsɪf.ɪk/
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rhymes with -ɪfɪk
adj
Meaning 2
Of or pertaining to the formation of eggshells in birds and reptiles
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adjective
Meaning 3
involving or resulting from calcification
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English calcify Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English calcific From calcify + -ic.