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calcrete

calcrete |ˈkalkriːt | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Geology a breccia or conglomerate cemented together by calcareous material, formed in soils in semi-arid conditions. Also called caliche. ORIGIN early 20th cent.: from calc- + a shortened form of concrete .

 

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calcrete

calcrete |ˈkalkriːt | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Geology a breccia or conglomerate cemented together by calcareous material, formed in soils in semi-arid conditions. Also called caliche. ORIGIN early 20th cent.: from calc- + a shortened form of concrete .