Tufa

[tju:fә]

Definition

(noun.) a soft porous rock consisting of calcium carbonate deposited from springs rich in lime.

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Definition

(-) A soft or porous stone formed by depositions from water, usually calcareous; -- called also calcareous tufa.

(-) A friable volcanic rock or conglomerate, formed of consolidated cinders, or scoria.

Typist: Wanda

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Tuff, volcanic tufa.

Edited by Angelina

Definition

n. a variety of calcium carbonate usually deposited from springs—calcareous tufa; the word was formerly used as synonymous with tuff.—adj. Tufā′ceous.

Edited by Joanne