limestone
Meaning
An abundant rock of marine and freshwater sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO₃); and occurring in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.
Synonyms
chalkstone
lime stone
motar
lime carbonate
kunker
limerock
raw limestone
lime-rock
chalk whiting
Translations
Kalkstein
caliza
calcare
ασβεστόλιθος
kalksteen
kireç taşı
حجر جيري
pedra calcària
pedra calcária
pierre à chaux
calxFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/
Etymology
From lime + stone.
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