calciferous

See also: Calciferous

English

Etymology

From calci- +‎ -ferous.

Adjective

calciferous (comparative more calciferous, superlative most calciferous)

Yielding or containing calcium, calcium carbonate or calcite.

Derived terms

calciferous gland
calciferous sandstone

Related terms

calcareous

Translations

of or pertaining to calcium, calcium carbonate or calcite

French: calcarifère (fr) m or f
Irish: calcmhar
Romanian: calcaros (ro)

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