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tufa

Pronunciation: /ˈt(j)uːfə/

Definition of tufa

noun

[mass noun]
  • a porous rock composed of calcium carbonate and formed by precipitation from water, e.g. around mineral springs.
  • another term for tuff.

Derivatives

tufaceous

Pronunciation: /-ˈfeɪʃəs/

adjective

Origin:

late 18th century: from Italian, variant of tufo (see tuff)

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Definition of tufa in the US English dictionary

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