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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

tufa

/tjuːfə/ noun · British & US
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What does tufa mean?

noun

A type of limestone formed by the precipitation of calcium carbonate from a mineral-rich water. It often forms stalactites and stalagmites in caves.

Example

"The cave was filled with stunning formations of tufa, created over thousands of years."

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