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calcare — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • limescale noun A white, chalky deposit of calcium carbonate found in kettles, washing machines etc., especially in a hard water area.
  • limestone noun A common sedimentary rock made mostly of calcium carbonate, formed from ancient marine deposits.
  • tread verb To walk or step, especially in a particular manner.

Senses

calcare is used for these senses in English:

  • limescale A white, chalky deposit of calcium carbonate found in kettles, washing machines etc., especially in a hard water area.
  • limestone An abundant rock of marine and freshwater sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3); and occurring in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.
  • tread (intransitive) To step or walk (on or across something); to trample.

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