Meaning of TUFA
| Pronunciation: | | 'toofu
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- [n] hard volcanic rock composed of compacted volcanic ash
- [n] a soft porous rock consisting of calcium carbonate deposited from springs rich in lime
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| | Synonyms: | | calc-tufa, tuff |
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| | See Also: | | rock, stone, volcanic rock | |
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| | Definition: | | \Tu"fa\, [It. fufo soft, sandy stone, L. tofus, tophus. Cf.
{Tofus}, {Toph}, and {Tophin}.] (Min.)
(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.
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