noun
tufa
Tufa (noun) means Calcareous lime deposited by precipitation from a body of water, such as a hot spring.
noun
1
Calcareous lime deposited by precipitation from a body of water, such as a hot spring.
2
A variety of volcanic rock, tuff.
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Etymology
From Italian tufo, from Latin tōfus or tōphus. Doublet of tuff.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of tufa?
"tufa" (noun) means calcareous lime deposited by precipitation from a body of water, such as a hot spring.
What are the different meanings of tufa?
"tufa" has 2 main meanings: 1. Calcareous lime deposited by precipitation from a body of water, such as a hot spring; 2. A variety of volcanic rock, tuff.