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calcified

ADJECTIVE
concrete
Synonyms
STRONG
caked cemented compact compressed congealed conglomerated consolidated dried firm indurate petrified poured set solid solidified steeled
WEAK
monolithic precast set in stone strong unyielding
Antonyms
STRONG
flexible indefinite loose slack soft
WEAK
abstract bending ideal immaterial intangible pliable
ADJECTIVE
petrified
Synonyms
STRONG
fossilized frozen ossified solidified

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Calcified shells provide critical protection against predation and desiccation in sessile marine animals such as oysters.

From Nature • Oct. 3, 2012

Calcified tuberculous glands give definite shadows with the X-rays.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis