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caliche

Pronunciation: /kəˈliːtʃi/
Definition of caliche

noun

[mass noun]
  • a mineral deposit of gravel, sand, and nitrates, found in dry areas of America.
  • another term for calcrete.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin American Spanish

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Definition of caliche in the US English dictionary
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