calciferous

Adjective

Meaning

Bearing, producing, or containing calcite, or carbonate of lime.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

metal stone limestone calcareous calcific calcic limescale limy calcariferous calcigerous metallic element

Related terms

calcareous

Phrases with the word

calciferous gland calciferous sandstone

Examples

With respect to the function of the calciferous glands, it is probable that they primarily serve as organs of excretion, and secondarily as an aid to digestion. Charles Darwin

Close letter words and terms

Calcidius calcifediol calciferol calciferous gland calciferous sandstone calcifiable