Difference between revisions of "calcareous"

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|etymology=Latin <i>calcarius</i>, of lime
 
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|definition=Composed of, containing, or of the nature of limestone or calcium carbonate.
 
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Revision as of 23:37, 13 September 2013

calcareous (adjective; Latin calcarius, of lime): Composed of, containing, or of the nature of limestone or calcium carbonate.