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calcareous

/kælˈkeə.ri.əs/

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adjective

/kælˈkeə.ri.əs/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает что-то, содержащее или состоящее из карбоната кальция, например, известняк или мел.

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.

    ruИзвестковый

    • 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.

    Synonymscalciferouschalky

Forms
  • more calcareous comparative form
  • most calcareous superlative form
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