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calcic

calcic

8.6
Containing calcium, a mineral found in bones and shells
  • adjective
  • /ˈkæl.sɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cálcico
  • The region is known for its calcic soils, which are ideal for certain crops.

Examples

  • Geologists identified a layer of calcic material beneath the volcanic ash.

  • This fertilizer is specifically designed for plants that require calcic nutrients.

  • This soil is calcic.

  • Look at this calcic rock!

  • The region is known for its calcic soils, which are ideal for certain crops.

  • This fertilizer is specifically designed for plants that require calcic nutrients.

  • Geologists identified a layer of calcic material beneath the volcanic ash.

Synonyms

calcareous
vscalcic
  • Specialized
2 8.9

Something that contains material like chalk or limestone

is broader meaning any relation to calcium not only carbonate
calciferous
vscalcic
  • Specialized
9.9

Containing calcium, for example in chalk or shells

is a general term for containing or relating to calcium
calcitic
vscalcic
  • Specialized
9.1

Containing a lot of the mineral calcite

is broader and covers relation to calcium beyond that single mineral

Surface Forms

calcic positive

Morphology

calcic = calcium (transparent) = calc + ic

The adjective is a straightforward scientific formation from the calcium root (represented by 'calc'/'calcium') with the productive English suffix '-ic' meaning 'relating to'.

Etymology

Calcic comes from the Latin root calc-, from calx, meaning 'lime' or 'stone', and is the same root as in calcium. So something called calcic contains calcium or lime, which explains its use for soils and rocks.