Limestone Meaning and Definition


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Limestone meaning

Word: Limestone

How to pronounce: ˈlaɪmstəʊn

Noun

Definitions:

1. A hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement.

Example sentences: "In Jamaica, extensive bauxite deposits are found overlying limestone and dolomite."


Synonyms:

calcareous

chalky

lime


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Limestone in Other Languages...

Spanish: Caliza

German: Kalkstein

French: Calcaire

Italian: Calcareo

Turkish: Kalker


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