Where does “calcite” come from?
Calcite derives from Latin calx, meaning lime or limestone, from Ancient Greek χάλιξ, meaning pebble or gravel.
calcite (English): a very widely distributed crystalline form of...
Definitions
- a very widely distributed crystalline form of...
Ancestry of “calcite”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | calx | limestone; chalk; the finish line |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | χάλιξ | small stone, pebble; gravel, rubble |
Words derived from “calcite”