chondrify
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Chondrify — Chon dri*fy, v. t. & i. [Gr. ? cartilage + fy.] To convert, or be converted, into cartilage. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
chondrify — /kon dreuh fuy /, v., chondrified, chondrifying. v.t. 1. to change (a precursor tissue) into cartilage. v.i. 2. to become cartilage. [1870 75; CHONDR + IFY] * * * … Universalium
chondrify — v. become cartilage … English contemporary dictionary
chondrify — chon·dri·fy … English syllables
chondrify — verb turn into cartilage The tissue chondrifies • Derivationally related forms: ↑chondrin • Hypernyms: ↑change state, ↑turn • Verb Frames: Something s … Useful english dictionary
chondrification — See chondrify. * * * … Universalium
joint — /joynt/, n. 1. the place at which two things, or separate parts of one thing, are joined or united, either rigidly or in such a way as to permit motion; juncture. 2. a connection between pieces of wood, metal, or the like, often reinforced with… … Universalium
change state — verb undergo a transformation or a change of position or action We turned from Socialism to Capitalism The people turned against the President when he stole the election • Syn: ↑turn • See Also: ↑turn around (for: ↑turn) … Useful english dictionary
chondrin — noun a substance that resembles gelatin and is obtained by boiling cartilage in water • Derivationally related forms: ↑chondrify • Hypernyms: ↑scleroprotein, ↑albuminoid … Useful english dictionary
chondr- — combining form or chondri or chondro Etymology: New Latin, from Greek chondr , chondro , from chondros grain, cartilage more at grind 1 … Useful english dictionary
