Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Pertaining to or formed of calcite: as, calcitic cement.
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- adjective Pertaining to, resembling, or composed of
calcite
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- adjective of or relating to or containing calcite
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Examples
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This one billion year old formation contains calcitic or dolomitic red and green argillites, siltstones and sandstones and represents a subtidal to intertidal setting with occasional subaerial exposure.
Glacier National Park Geology & Paleontology: Part 5 - Snowslip & Shepard ReBecca Foster 2008
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This one billion year old formation contains calcitic or dolomitic red and green argillites, siltstones and sandstones and represents a subtidal to intertidal setting with occasional subaerial exposure.
Archive 2008-09-01 ReBecca Foster 2008
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The Mg/Ca proxy for spring sea surface temperature relies on the thermodependence of the uptake of magnesium into the calcitic shells of microfossils Dwyer et al., 1995; Lear et al., 2000.
Post-1980 Proxies #3: Chesapeake Bay Mg/Ca « Climate Audit 2005
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What our soil needs is calcitic lime which will have more calcium in it to make up for the calcium deficiency particular to our local soil.
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What our soil needs is calcitic lime which will have more calcium in it to make up for the calcium deficiency particular to our local soil.
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There is evidence of calcitic incrustation built up over part of the inscription with no visible signs of unnatural materials.
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This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing lime from calcitic limestone, dolomitic limestone, or other calcareous materials, such as coral, chalk, and shells.
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But if your soil test indicates plenty of magnesium, buy calcitic limestone, which has no magnesium.
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