different between calcareous vs tubeworm

calcareous

English

Etymology

From Latin calc?rius (of or pertaining to lime), derived from calx (lime). Similar to calcium.

Adjective

calcareous (comparative more calcareous, superlative most calcareous)

  1. Resembling or containing calcium carbonate or limestone; chalky.

Translations

calcareous From the web:

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tubeworm

English

Alternative forms

  • tube worm

Etymology

tube +? worm

Noun

tubeworm (plural tubeworms)

  1. Any of many marine polychaete worms, mostly of the family Serpulidae, which construct permanent calcareous tubes on rocks, ship bottoms etc.

Translations

tubeworm From the web:

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