Calcareous
Calcareous adjective - Composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk.
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Synonyms for Calcareous
Lime and calcareous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lime" instead an adjective "Calcareous".
Lime
Lime noun - The green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees.
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Synonyms for Lime
Calcareous and lime are semantically related. You can use "Calcareous" instead an adjective "Lime".
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