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calcite
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[ˈkalsʌɪt], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a white or colourless mineral consisting of calcium carbonate. It is a major constituent of sedimentary rocks such as limestone and is deposited in caves to form stalactites and stalagmites
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Origin
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mid 19th century: coined in German from Latin calx, calc- ‘lime’ (see calx)
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