calc-sinter

[ kalk-sin-ter ]

/ ˈkælkˌsɪn tər /

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noun Mineralogy.

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Origin of calc-sinter

From the German word Kalksinter, dating back to 1815–25. See calc-, sinter

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British Dictionary definitions for calc-sinter

calcsinter

/ (ˈkælkˌsɪntə) /

noun

another name for travertine

Word Origin for calcsinter

C19: from German Kalksinter, from Kalk lime + sinter dross; see chalk, sinter

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