CALCITE


Meaning of CALCITE in English

[ 'kalsʌɪt ]

■ noun a white or colourless mineral consisting of calcium carbonate.

Derivatives

calcitic adjective

Origin

C19: from Ger. Calcit , from L. calx , calc- (see calx ).

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