Definitions from Wiktionary (ossify)
▸ verb: (ambitransitive) To transform (or cause to transform) from a softer animal substance into bone; particularly the processes of growth in humans and animals.
▸ verb: (ambitransitive, animate) To become (or cause to become) inflexible and rigid in habits or opinions.
▸ verb: (ambitransitive, inanimate) To grow (or cause to grow) formulaic and permanent.
▸ verb: (rare) To calcify.
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▸ verb: (ambitransitive) To transform (or cause to transform) from a softer animal substance into bone; particularly the processes of growth in humans and animals.
▸ verb: (ambitransitive, animate) To become (or cause to become) inflexible and rigid in habits or opinions.
▸ verb: (ambitransitive, inanimate) To grow (or cause to grow) formulaic and permanent.
▸ verb: (rare) To calcify.
Similar:
reossify,
agatize,
solidify,
oldify,
carnify,
fleshify,
metamorphize,
fossilize,
evolve,
chondrify,
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