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calcare — meaning in English

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English meaning

limescale noun A crusty white build-up left inside kettles and washing machines by hard water.
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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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