calcitrate

/kælˈsɪtreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to form or become calcite

“The mineral slowly calcitrate over time, turning into a hard, white substance.”

2. noun

a product of calcitration

“The geologist collected several samples of calcitrate from the ancient cave system.”

Synonyms

  • calcify
  • carbonate

Antonyms

  • decalcify