calcificate

Back-formation from calcification.

calcificate (third-person singular simple present calcificates, present participle calcificating, simple past and past participle calcificated)

1. (nonstandard, non-native speakers' English) To calcify.
   • 1993 April 21, Steve Tyree, “Algae Scrubbers ”, in alt.aquaria‎ (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-09:

     That which applies to calcificating coral-line, might also apply to sceleractinian corals.

   • 1996 July 15, Ruben H. Lujan, “Bone calcification medicine?”, in sci.med.diseases.als‎ (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-09:

     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.

   • 1997 February 27, Chih Hao Chen Ku, “Aortic insuficiency”, in sci.med.cardiology‎ (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-09:

     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.

   • 1998 September 21, Imani Robinson, “Basal ganglia and its calcification...”, in alt.health‎ (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-09:

     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!

calcificate

1. inflection of calcificare:
   1. second-person plural present indicative
   2. second-person plural imperative

calcificate f pl

1. feminine plural of calcificato

calcificate

1. second-person singular voseo imperative of calcificar combined with te