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- [kalk tuhf]
- /kælk tʌf/
- /kˈalktˈʌf/
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- [kalk tuhf]
- /kælk tʌf/
Definitions of calc-tuff word
- noun calc-tuff Also called calcareous tufa, calc-tufa, calc-tuff. a porous limestone formed from calcium carbonate deposited by springs or the like. Compare travertine. 1
- noun calc-tuff (not in technical use) tuff 2 . 1
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Origin of calc-tuff
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; calc- + tufa
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Parts of speech for Calc-tuff
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
calc-tuff popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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