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calcareous

cal·ca·reous

UK/kælˈkɛəɹi.əs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk

Synonyms

Origin

Learned borrowing from Latin calcārius (“of or pertaining to lime”), derived from calx (“lime”). Similar to calcium.

Phrases

  • calcareous sponge

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