calci-


  1. a combining form of calcium, used with the meaning “calcium salt” or “calcite” in the formation of compound words: calciferous.

Origin of calci-

1
<Latin calc- (stem of calx lime; see chalk) + -i-
  • Also especially before a vowel, calc-.

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British Dictionary definitions for calci-

calci-

combining form
  1. indicating lime or calcium: calcify

Origin of calci-

1
from Latin calx, calc- limestone

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