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calcáreo

calcareous

adjective kahl-KAH-rreh-oh Rare

Origin: From Latin calcarius, from calx (limestone).

Also means

chalky

Usage Note

Calcáreo is a technical/geological adjective describing rock, soil, or water that contains or is rich in calcium carbonate. Agua calcárea (hard water) is a common collocation in everyday speech. The noun caliza (limestone) is the common lay term for the rock type.

Examples

"La región tiene un suelo calcáreo muy poroso."

Natural Translation

The region has very porous calcareous soil.

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