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Noun tufa has 2 senses
  1. tufa, calc-tufa - a soft porous rock consisting of calcium carbonate deposited from springs rich in lime
    --1 is a kind of rock, stone
  2. tuff, tufa - hard volcanic rock composed of compacted volcanic ash
    --2 is a kind of volcanic rock

Definitions from the Web

Tufa

Noun: Tufa refers to a type of porous limestone formed by the precipitation of carbonate minerals from water containing calcium ions.

Sense: Tufa can also mean a mound or column of this porous limestone material.

Usage: Tufa is often used in landscaping and garden design to create natural-looking rock formations.

Example sentences:

  • The cliffs along the river were composed of intricate layers of tufa.
  • The garden featured a beautiful tufa column covered in vibrant moss.
  • The sculptor used tufa as a unique medium for their art installation.

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