LIGNIFY

lignify. Lignify, v. to become or convert into wood

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Lig″ni‐fy (–fī), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lignified (–fīd); p. pr. & vb. n. Lignifying (–fī′ĭng).] [[L. lignum wood + -fy: cf. F. lignifier.]] (Bot.) To convert into wood or into a ligneous substance.