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TUFA
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Hard volcanic rock composed of compacted volcanic ash
Synonyms:
tufa; tuff
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("tufa" is a kind of...):
volcanic rock (extrusive igneous rock solidified near or on the surface of the Earth)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A soft porous rock consisting of calcium carbonate deposited from springs rich in lime
Synonyms:
calc-tufa; tufa
Classified under:
Nouns denoting substances
Hypernyms ("tufa" is a kind of...):
rock; stone (material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust)
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