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Calc"-spar` (?), n. [G. kalk
(L. calx) lime E. spar.] Same as
Calcite.


Calc"-tu`fa (?), n. [G. kalk
(l. calx) lime + E. tufa.] See under
Calcite.


Cal"cu*la*ble (?), a. [Cf. F.
calculable.] That may be calculated or ascertained by
calculation.


Cal"cu*la*ry (?), a. [L.
calculus a pebble, a calculus; cf calcularius
pertaining to calculation.] (Med.) Of or pertaining
to calculi.


Cal"cu*la*ry, n. A congeries
of little stony knots found in the pulp of the pear and other
fruits.


Cal"cu*late (?), v. i.
[imp. & p. p. Calculater (?); p.
pr. & vb. n.
Calculating (?).] [L,
calculatus, p. p. of calculate, fr. calculus
a pebble, a stone used in reckoning; hence, a reckoning, fr.
calx, calcis, a stone used in gaming, limestone.
See Calx.] 1. To ascertain or
determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary
rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to
compute.


A calencar exacity calculated than any
othe.


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