calciferous
adjective
cal·cif·er·ous
kal-ˈsi-f(ə-)rəs 
: producing or containing calcium carbonate
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Bones and teeth of many animals contain calciferous minerals, and crustaceans, such as crabs and lobsters, have mineralized shells and other body parts.
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National Geographic, 25 Nov. 2020
Hike through fields of dwarf pines to the shores of Lake Nassbodensee, crossing over alternating strata of calciferous and crystalline rock.
—National Geographic, 12 June 2019
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National Geographic, 25 Nov. 2020
Hike through fields of dwarf pines to the shores of Lake Nassbodensee, crossing over alternating strata of calciferous and crystalline rock.
—National Geographic, 12 June 2019
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“Calciferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calciferous. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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calciferous
adjective
cal·cif·er·ous
kal-ˈsif-(ə-)rəs
: producing or containing calcium carbonate
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calciferous
adjective
cal·cif·er·ous
kal-ˈsif-(ə-)rəs
: producing or containing calcium carbonate
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