| Pronunciation: | | kal'kehreeus
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[adj] composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk |
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CALCAREOUS is a 10 letter word that starts with C. |
| | Synonyms: | | chalky |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Cal*ca"re*ous\, a. [L. calcarius pertaining to lime.
See {Calx}.]
Partaking of the nature of calcite or calcium carbonate;
consisting of, or containing, calcium carbonate or carbonate
of lime.
{Calcareous spar}. See as {Calcite}.
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