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calcic

[ kal-sik ]
/ ˈkæl sɪk /

adjective

pertaining to or containing lime or calcium.

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Origin of calcic

First recorded in 1870–75; calc- + -ic

Words nearby calcic

calceolaria, calceolate, calces, Calchas, calci-, calcic, calcicole, calcicosis, calciferol, calciferous, calcific
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British Dictionary definitions for calcic

calcic
/ (ˈkælsɪk) /

adjective

of, containing, or concerned with lime or calcium

Word Origin for calcic

C19: from Latin calx lime
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Medical definitions for calcic

calcic
[ kăl′sĭk ]

adj.

Composed of, containing, derived from, or relating to calcium or lime.
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