limestone
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/ · UK /ˈlaɪmˌstəʊn/
limestone means: A usually pale rock used for building and making cement, formed mainly from the remains of sea creatures.
noun
A usually pale rock used for building and making cement, formed mainly from the remains of sea creatures.
- The walls are made of limestone.
- Rainwater has worn holes in the limestone.
- They cut limestone blocks at the quarry.
Questions about limestone
What does limestone mean?
A usually pale rock used for building and making cement, formed mainly from the remains of sea creatures.
What is limestone in other languages?
Türkçe: kireç taşı · Español: caliza · Français: calcaire · Deutsch: Kalkstein · Italiano: calcare · 日本語: 石灰岩
How do you pronounce limestone?
In American English /ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/; in British English /ˈlaɪmˌstəʊn/.
How do you use limestone in a sentence?
The walls are made of limestone. Rainwater has worn holes in the limestone.
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