calciferous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Yielding or containing calcium, calcium carbonate or calcite.

Pronunciation

/kælˈsɪfəɹəs/

Word forms

calciferous more calciferous most calciferous

Etymology

From calci- + -ferous.

Related words

Derived words

calciferol calciferous gland calciferous sandstone noncalciferous
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