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Definition of Limestone
1. Noun. A sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals.
Terms within: Atomic Number 20, Ca, Calcium, Atomic Number 6, C, Carbon, Calcite
Generic synonyms: Rock, Stone, Sedimentary Rock
Specialized synonyms: Rottenstone, Tripoli
Generic synonyms: Rock, Stone, Sedimentary Rock
Specialized synonyms: Rottenstone, Tripoli
Definition of Limestone
1. n. A rock consisting chiefly of calcium carbonate or carbonate of lime. It sometimes contains also magnesium carbonate, and is then called magnesian or dolomitic limestone. Crystalline limestone is called marble.
Definition of Limestone
1. Noun. (minerology) An abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO?); it occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous. ¹
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Definition of Limestone
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Limestone
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