calcareous

• Beschreibt etwas, das Calciumcarbonat enthält oder daraus besteht, wie etwa Kalkstein oder Kreide.

Describes something that contains or is composed of calcium carbonate, such as limestone or chalk.

1. Containing calcium carbonateC2formalscientific

   Composed of, containing, or resembling calcium carbonate, calcite, or chalk.

   Kalkhaltig

   • The calcareous soil in the region is ideal for growing certain types of grapes.
   • Geologists identified the rock as a calcareous sandstone.
   • Many marine organisms build their shells from calcareous materials.

   Synonymecalciferouschalky