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Definition of 'calciferous'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (adj.) calciferous
forming salts of calcium, esp. calcium carbonate.

2. calciferous
containing calcium carbonate.

Etymology: (1790–1800)

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1. (adj) calciferous
bearing or producing or containing calcium or calcium carbonate or calcite

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Webster Dictionary

1. (adj) calciferous
bearing, producing, or containing calcite, or carbonate of lime

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