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cal·c-tu·fa

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. tufa, calc-tufanoun

    a soft porous rock consisting of calcium carbonate deposited from springs rich in lime

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  1. calc-tufa

    Calc-tufa is a variety of limestone, formed from the precipitation of calcium carbonate. This process often occurs in groundwater-rich areas like caves, springs, and river beds. The texture of calc-tufa can greatly vary from a porous, spongy type to a more compact, solid variety. Its color ranges from light to dark and it is often used as a building material.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Calc-tufanoun

    see under Calcite

  2. Etymology: [G. kalk (l. calx) lime + E. tufa.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of calc-tufa in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of calc-tufa in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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