limestone

Signification (Anglais)

An abundant rock of marine and freshwater sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO₃); and occurring in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.

Concepts

pierre à chaux

castine

carbonate de chaux

chaux de montagne

Synonymes

chalkstone

lime stone

motar

lime carbonate

kunker

limerock

raw limestone

lime-rock

chalk whiting

Traductions

Fréquence

C2
Prononcé comme (IPA)
/ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/
Étymologie (Anglais)

From lime + stone.

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