tufaceous

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or containing tufa, a type of porous, compact, and often calcareous sedimentary rock.

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Variants

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tufa , tufaceous , tufas

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Etymology

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From the Latin word tūfus, meaning 'tuft of wool' or 'clump of earth'. In geology, tufa is a type of sedimentary rock formed from the precipitation of calcium carbonate from spring or seepage waters.

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Trivia

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1. Tufaceous rocks are often rich in fossils and can provide valuable information about the ancient environments in which they were formed.

2. Some tufa formations have been used as sources of building materials and have been used in the construction of famous landmarks, such as the Colosseum in Rome.

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1. Calcareous sedimentary rock: Tufaceous is a type of calcareous sedimentary rock. Calcareous rocks are those that contain more than 50% calcium carbonate.

2. Tufa formation: Tufa formations are characterized by their unique textures and structures, which are formed by the precipitation of calcium carbonate from spring or seepage waters. They can take various shapes, such as cones, mounds, or sheets.

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Tufaceous is primarily used in geology and does not have significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance.

How to Memorize "tufaceous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clump of earth or a tuft of wool, and imagine the calcium carbonate precipitating from water to form tufaceous rock.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tufaceous' with the image of a geological formation made of compact, porous, and calcareous rock.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tufa: Tough and Unique Formation of Abundant Calcium' to remember the meaning of the word.

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