calcareous

(kal ker′ē əs)

adjective

of, like, or containing calcium carbonate, calcium, or lime

Origin: L calcarius < calx: see calcium

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adjective

Composed of, containing, or characteristic of calcium carbonate, calcium, or limestone; chalky.

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Origin: From Latin calcārius

Origin: , from calx, calc-, lime; see calx

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