calcareous /cal·car·e·ous/ (kal-kār´e-us) pertaining to or containing lime; chalky.
calcareous
cal·car·e·ous (k l-kâr  - s)adj. Composed of, containing, or characteristic of calcium carbonate, calcium, or limestone; chalky. |
calcareous
[kalker′ē·əs]
Etymology: L, calcar, spur
pertaining to calcium or lime.
calcareous
pertaining to or containing lime; chalky.
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