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Word: Calcite
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: coined in German from Latin calx, calc- ‘lime’ (see calx)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkalsʌɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a white or colourless mineral consisting of calcium carbonate. It is a major constituent of sedimentary rocks such as limestone and is deposited in caves to form stalactites and stalagmites.
Short Definition:white or colourless mineral consisting of calcium carbonate
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