CALCAREOUSLY

Etymology

Adverb

calcareously (comparative more calcareously, superlative most calcareously)

In a calcareous manner.

Source: Wiktionary


CALCAREOUS

Cal*ca"re*ous, a. Etym: [L. calcarius pertaining to lime. See Calx.]

Definition: Partaking of the nature ofcalcite or calcium carbonate; consisting of, or containg, calcium carbonate or carbonate of lime. Clcareous spar. See as Calcite.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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