cal·ci·fuge (k l s -fy j )n. A plant that does not grow well in lime-rich soil. cal·cif u·gal (-s fy-gl), cal·cifu·gous (-y-gs) adj. |
calcifuge [ˈkælsɪˌfjuːdʒ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) any plant that thrives in acid soils but not in lime-rich soils
calcifugal [ˌkælsɪˈfjuːgəl] adj
calcifugous [kælˈsɪfjəgəs] adj
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