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calcific

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cal·cif·ic  (kl-sfk)
adj.
Producing salts of lime, as in the formation of eggshells in birds and reptiles.
calcific [kælˈsɪfɪk]
adj
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) forming or causing to form lime or chalk
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Adj.1.calcific - involving or resulting from calcification


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