calcium carbonate

noun

Meaning

A colourless or white inorganic compound, CaCO3, occurring as chalk, limestone, marble etc; reacts with acids to liberate carbon dioxide.

Related words

calcite(English)calcium oxide(English)chalk(English)calcium hydroxide(English)carbonate of lime(English)magnesium carbonate(English)carbonation(English)monohydrocalcite(English)

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