Definition

A type of sedimentary rock made mostly of calcium carbonate that can bond with other materials.

Example

The geologist studied the calcrete to understand its formation process.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of calcrete?

Yeah, I read about it in a geology article.

It's interesting how it forms from calcium carbonate deposits.

Definitely! I find sedimentary rocks like that fascinating.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Calcrete is formed from "calc" (from Latin "calx", meaning lime or limestone) and "-crete" (from Latin "cretus", meaning to grow or to produce). The word refers to a type of soil or rock that has a significant amount of calcium carbonate, indicating the presence of lime.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lime' ('calc') that 'grows' or 'produces' ('-crete') in the soil, which helps you remember that calcrete is a type of soil rich in calcium carbonate.

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