Glossary:Calcareous

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Calcareous
Refers to a sediment, soil or rock which is formed from or contains a high proportion of calcium carbonate; calcareous soils have a pH &#8805;7 (alkaline). Alkaline soils are often though not always calcareous.

Related Words: Basic, Calcium carbonate

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