calcium carbonate

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(thing) by whort (6.6 y) (print)   (I like it!) Sat Nov 13 1999 at 14:30:26
The major chemical constituent of limestone. It dissolves readily in water and is a major cause of hard water; transported by water, it builds up in caves to form stalactites and stalagmites. It is also the active ingredient in many commercial antacids.
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