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calcareous

/kælˈkeɪriəs/ /kælˈkɛəriəs/

Meanings
adjective
Resembling or containing calcium carbonate or limestone; chalky.

Examples :

"The soil in this region is very calcareous, making it ideal for growing grapes used in wine production. "
geology material substance chemistry environment

Related Words

Illustration region

region noun

/ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩/

Any considerable and connected part of a space or surface; specifically, a tract of land or sea of considerable but indefinite extent; a country; a district; in a broad sense, a place without special reference to location or extent but viewed as an entity for geographical, social or cultural reasons.

"the equatorial regions"

Illustration calcium

calcium noun

/ˈkælsi.əm/

The chemical element (Symbol Ca), with an atomic number 20. It is a soft, silvery-white alkaline earth metal which occurs naturally as carbonate in limestone and as silicate in many rocks.

"My doctor recommended I take a calcium supplement to strengthen my bones. "

Illustration ideal

ideal noun

/aɪˈdiː.əl/

A perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc., or a standard of excellence to aim at.

"A good teacher strives for the ideal of creating a supportive learning environment for all students. "

Illustration resembling

resembling verb

/ɹɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/

To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

"The twins resemble each other."

Illustration growing

growing verb

/ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/

To become larger, to increase in magnitude.

"Children grow quickly."

Illustration containing

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

Illustration grapes

grapes noun

/ɡɹeɪps/

A small, round, smooth-skinned edible fruit, usually purple, red, or green, that grows in bunches on vines of genus Vitis.

"My mom packed me a bag of green grapes for my lunch. "

Illustration making

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

Illustration chalky

chalky adjective

/ˈtʃɔːki/ /ˈtʃɑːki/

Consisting of or containing chalk.

"The antacid tablets had a chalky taste. "

Illustration carbonate

carbonate noun

/ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.nət/ /ˈkɑɹbənət/

Any salt or ester of carbonic acid.

"The antacid tablet contained a carbonate to neutralize stomach acid. "

Illustration limestone

limestone noun

/ˈlaɪmstəʊn/ /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/

An abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3); it occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.

"The white cliffs were made of limestone, a rock formed from ancient seashells. "

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production noun

/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of producing, making or creating something.

"The widget making machine is being used for production now."