Recent Examples on the WebThe layers of calcite not only protect the paintings but can also be used to determine their age.—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 4 July 2024 Shubhangi Dua 18 days ago 0 Science Eggshell can help recover rare earth elements, make process sustainable
The study shows that at higher temperatures, eggshell calcite also has the potential to be used as a precipitant.—Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2024 Organisms other than egg-laying dinosaurs reinforced their tissues with calcite.—Evan Thomas Saitta, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024 Organisms reinforce these shells with a type of calcium carbonate mineral called calcite.—Evan Thomas Saitta, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for calcite
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