"calcificate" meaning in English

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  "etymology_text": "Back-formation from calcification.",
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      "form": "calcificates",
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      "form": "calcificating",
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    {
      "form": "calcificated",
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      "form": "calcificated",
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        {
          "ref": "1993 April 21, Steve Tyree, “Algae Scrubbers [M]”, in alt.aquaria (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-09",
          "text": "That which applies to calcificating coral-line, might also apply to sceleractinian corals.",
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        },
        {
          "ref": "1996 July 15, Ruben H. Lujan, “Bone calcification medicine?”, in sci.med.diseases.als (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-09",
          "text": "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.",
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        },
        {
          "ref": "1997 February 27, Chih Hao Chen Ku, “Aortic insuficiency”, in sci.med.cardiology (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-09",
          "text": "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.",
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        },
        {
          "ref": "1998 September 21, Imani Robinson, “Basal ganglia and its calcification...”, in alt.health (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-09",
          "text": "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!",
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        }
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      "glosses": [
        "To calcify."
      ],
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        "(nonstandard, non-native speakers' English) To calcify."
      ],
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  "word": "calcificate"
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      "form": "calcificated",
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          "ref": "1993 April 21, Steve Tyree, “Algae Scrubbers [M]”, in alt.aquaria (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-09",
          "text": "That which applies to calcificating coral-line, might also apply to sceleractinian corals.",
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          "ref": "1996 July 15, Ruben H. Lujan, “Bone calcification medicine?”, in sci.med.diseases.als (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-09",
          "text": "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.",
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        },
        {
          "ref": "1997 February 27, Chih Hao Chen Ku, “Aortic insuficiency”, in sci.med.cardiology (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-09",
          "text": "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.",
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        },
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          "ref": "1998 September 21, Imani Robinson, “Basal ganglia and its calcification...”, in alt.health (Usenet), retrieved 2022-05-09",
          "text": "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!",
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        "(nonstandard, non-native speakers' English) To calcify."
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