ossifying

/AA1 S AH0 F AY0 IH0 NG/

verb

1
To transform (or cause to transform) from a softer animal substance into bone; particularly the processes of growth in humans and animals.
2
(animate) To become (or cause to become) inflexible and rigid in habits or opinions.
3
(inanimate) To grow (or cause to grow) formulaic and permanent.
4
To calcify.

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