cal·cif·er·ous

(kăl-sĭf′ər-əs)

adj.

Of, forming, or containing calcium or calcium carbonate.

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calciferous

(kælˈsɪfərəs)

adj

(Chemistry) forming or producing salts of calcium, esp calcium carbonate

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cal•cif•er•ous

(kælˈsɪf ər əs)

adj.

1. forming salts of calcium, esp. calcium carbonate.

2. containing calcium carbonate.

[1790–1800]

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calciferous - bearing or producing or containing calcium or calcium carbonate or calcite

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