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Definition of: calcareous

(kal·kâr′ē·əs) adjective
1. Composed of, containing, or of the nature of limestone or calcium carbonate.
2. Containing calcium. [<L calcarius of lime <calx lime]

Most often used phrases:

calcareous soils
calcareous grassland
calcareous soil
calcareous rock
calcareous shale
calcareous sandstone
calcareous sponges
calcareous rocks
calcareous material
calcareous alps
calcareous algae
calcareous plates
calcareous clay
calcareous shales
calcareous deposits

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