CALCITE Synonyms
There are 4 synonyms of the word
calcite.
(exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word calcite. (close relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word calcite. (close relations)
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Definition of CALCITE
Definition of CALCITE
Best Alternative Words for CALCITE
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aragonite | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mineral form of crystalline calcium carbonate; dimorphic with calcite | ||||||||
carbonate | verbv | |||||||
noun • a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3) verb • turn into a carbonate • treat with carbon dioxide | ||||||||
chalk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a soft whitish calcite • a pure flat white with little reflectance • an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant • a piece of calcite or a similar substance, usually in the shape of a crayon, that is used to write or draw on blackboards or other flat surfaces verb • write, draw, or trace with chalk | ||||||||
limestone | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals |
Best Hypernyms For CALCITE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
calcite, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
carbonate
mineral
rock
spar
Phrases (1)
sedimentary rock