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Chalky vs Calcareous - What's the difference?

chalky | calcareous |

As adjectives the difference between chalky and calcareous

is that chalky is consisting of or containing chalk while calcareous is resembling or containing calcium carbonate or limestone; chalky.

chalky

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Consisting of or containing chalk.
  • Resembling chalk in any way.

    • Related terms

    * chalkiness

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    calcareous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Resembling or containing calcium carbonate or limestone; chalky.