limestone

/ˌlaɪmˈstoʊn/
/ˈlaɪmstəʊn/
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Other forms: limestones

Definitions of limestone
  1. noun
    a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
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    types:
    rottenstone, tripoli
    a weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone; in powdered form it is used in polishing
    type of:
    rock, stone
    material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust
    sedimentary rock
    rock formed from consolidated clay sediments
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/ˌlaɪmˈstoʊn/
UK
/ˈlaɪmstəʊn/
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