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calculous
CIDE DICTIONARY
calculous, a. [L. calculosus.].
- Of the nature of a calculus; like stone; gritty; as, a calculous concretion. Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster]
- Caused, or characterized, by the presence of a calculus or calculi; a, a calculous disorder; affected with gravel or stone; as, a calculous person. [1913 Webster]
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calculous
Hardness
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