calcrete

English

Etymology

Blend of calcium +‎ concrete.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈkæl.kɹiːt/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈkælˌkɹit/

Noun

calcrete (countable and uncountable, plural calcretes)

1. A sedimentary rock, a hardened deposit of calcium carbonate, capable of cementing together with other materials.

Related terms

• calcretize
• calcretized
• gypcrete