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tufa

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  1. 1. A soft or porous stone formed by depositions from water, usually calcareous; -- called also calcareous tufa. Source: opted
  2. 2. A friable volcanic rock or conglomerate, formed of consolidated cinders, or scoria. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. a soft porous rock consisting of calcium carbonate deposited from springs rich in lime Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. hard volcanic rock composed of compacted volcanic ash Source: wordnet
  5. 5. (a) A soft or porous stone formed by depositions from water, usually calcareous; -- called also calcareous tufa. (b) A friable volcanic rock or conglomerate, formed of consolidated cinders, or scoria. Source: webster
  6. 6. n:100 n. a soft porous rock consisting of calcium carbonate deposited from springs rich in lime Source: ecdict

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