calcrete
calcrete · calcretes
A sedimentary rock, a hardened deposit of calcium carbonate, capable of cementing…A sedimentary rock, a hardened deposit of calcium carbonate, capable of cementing together with other materials.
UK/ˈkæl.kɹiːt/US/ˈkælˌkɹit/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A sedimentary rock, a hardened deposit of calcium carbonate, capable of cementing together with other materials.
Origin
Blend of calcium + concrete.Blend of calcium + concrete.
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Forms
plural: calcretesWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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