calciferous

adjective

cal·​cif·​er·​ous kal-ˈsi-f(ə-)rəs How to pronounce calciferous (audio)
: producing or containing calcium carbonate

Examples of calciferous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bones and teeth of many animals contain calciferous minerals, and crustaceans, such as crabs and lobsters, have mineralized shells and other body parts. 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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Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of calciferous was in 1799

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“Calciferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calciferous. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

calciferous

adjective
cal·​cif·​er·​ous kal-ˈsif-(ə-)rəs How to pronounce calciferous (audio)
: producing or containing calcium carbonate

Medical Definition

calciferous

adjective
cal·​cif·​er·​ous kal-ˈsif-(ə-)rəs How to pronounce calciferous (audio)
: producing or containing calcium carbonate
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