About The Word Limestone
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Limestone
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What's The Definition Of Limestone?
[n] a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
Synonyms | Synonyms for Limestone: Related Terms | Find terms related to Limestone: See Also | atomic number 20 | atomic number 6 | C | Ca | calcite | calcium | carbon | rock | sedimentary rock | stone Limestone In Webster's Dictionary \Lime"stone`\ (l[imac]m"st[=o]n`), 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}.
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