LIMESTONE


Meaning of LIMESTONE in English

lime ‧ stone /ˈlaɪmstəʊn $ -stoʊn/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Origin: ⇨ ↑ lime 1 (2) + stone ]

a type of rock that contains ↑ calcium

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