Defn: In the form of chalk or lime.
CALCIFY
Cal"ci*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Calcified; p. pr. & vb. n.
Calcifying.] Etym: [L. calx, calcis, lime + -fy.]
Defn: To make stony or calcareous by the deposit or secretion of salts of lime.
CALCIFY
Cal"ci*fy, v. i.
Defn: To become changed into a stony or calcareous condition, in lime is a principal ingredient, as in the formation of teeth.
CALCIGENOUS
Cal*cig"e*nous, a. Etym: [L. calx, calcis, lime + -genouse.] (Chem.)
Defn: Tending to form, or to become, a calx or earthlike substance on being oxidized or burnt; as magnesium, calcium. etc.
CALCIGEROUS
Cal*cig"er*ous, a. Etym: [L. calx, calcis, lime + -gerouse.]
Defn: Holding lime or other earthy salts; as, the calcigerous cells of the teeth.
CALCIMINE
Cal"ci*mine, n. Etym: [L. calx, calcis, lime.]