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calcareous
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calcareous /cal·car·e·ous/ (kal-kar´e-us) pertaining to or containing lime; chalky.
cal·car·e·ous (kl-kâr-s)
adj.
Composed of, containing, or characteristic of calcium carbonate, calcium, or limestone; chalky.
calcareous
pertaining to or containing lime; chalky.
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