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ossify verb

  /ˈɑ.sə.faɪ/ , /ˈɒs.ɪ.faɪ/
  • (ambitransitive) To transform (or cause to transform) from a softer animal substance into bone; particularly the processes of growth in humans and animals.
  • (ambitransitive, animate) To become (or cause to become) inflexible and rigid in habits or opinions.
 luuduttaa, luutua
  • (ambitransitive, inanimate) To grow (or cause to grow) formulaic and permanent.
 vakiinnuttaa, vakiintua

ossified adjective

  • (figurative) Inflexible, old-fashioned.
 kangistunut
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