Calcite Meaning in English
word
ˈkæɫˌsaɪt
KAL-syt
kˈælsaɪt
KAL-syt
释义
A common, white or colorless mineral made from calcium carbonate, found in rocks such as limestone and marble.
用法与细微差别
"Calcite" is mainly used in scientific, geological, or academic contexts. It should not be confused with "calcium" (a chemical element) or "chalk" (a classroom material, though chalk contains calcite). Often appears in descriptions of rocks and minerals.
Spanish: calcitaPortuguese (BR): calcitaPortuguese (PT): calciteChinese (Simplified): 方解石Chinese (Traditional): 方解石Hindi: कैल्साइटArabic: كالسايتBengali: ক্যালসাইটRussian: кальцитJapanese: カルサイトVietnamese: canxitKorean: 방해석Turkish: kalsitUrdu: کیل سائٹIndonesian: kalsit
例句
Calcite is a soft mineral found in limestone.
basic
Marble is made mostly of calcite.
basic
You can see crystals of calcite with a magnifying glass.
basic
Geologists often check rocks for calcite to identify them.
natural
The sparkle in that cave wall comes from calcite crystals.
natural
If you put acid on calcite, it will fizz and bubble.
natural