limestone

/ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/

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Also seen as: limestones

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đá trầm tích phong phú của nước biển và nước ngọt, chủ yếu gồm calcite

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Noun

Examples

a limestone viaduct

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “limestone” mean?

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

Is “limestone” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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