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CALCITIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does calcitic mean?
• CALCITIC (adjective)
The adjective CALCITIC has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to or containing calcite
Familiarity information: CALCITIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or containing calcite
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
calcite (a common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate; a major constituent of limestone)
Derivation:
calcite (a common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate; a major constituent of limestone)
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