Calcific

/kælˈsɪfɪk/ adjective

Relating to or causing the formation of calcium deposits or calcification in body tissues or rocks.

From Latin 'calcis' (lime/calcium) + '-fic' (making or producing). Used primarily in medical and geological contexts since the 19th century to describe processes that deposit calcium compounds.

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