Calcifying

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  • v. Present participle of calcify.
    • Word Usage
    "While many calcifying algae contribute particles that rapidly become reef sediments, coralline red algae often have an encrusting growth form that tends to act as a “glue” that holds the reef fragments and sediments together."
    Verb Form
    calcified    calcifies    calcifying   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    harden    indurate    change    modify    alter   
    Cross Reference
    calcific segment   
    Variant
    calcified   
    Form
    calcified    calcifying    calcifier    calcification   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    petrify   
     
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