Definition
calctufa
noun
- a porous, lightweight rock formed by the precipitation of calcium carbonate from water, typically found near hot springs or limestone regions
Usage: also called tufa or calcareous tufa; geological/scientific term
Examples
- The calctufa deposits around the hot spring were white and crumbly.
- Geologists studied the calctufa formations to understand the region's mineral-rich water history.
- Calctufa is often used as a building material because of its light weight and porous structure.
- The ancient Roman aqueduct was constructed partly from calctufa blocks.