Limestone

noun

/ˈlaɪmstəʊn/

Word Frequency: 6.1

Definitions

1.nounAn abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3); it occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.

2.adjectiveMade of or with limestone.

Synonyms

calcium carbonate lime marl calcareous chalk dolomite calcium cal marble calcite travertine micrite

Rhymes With

moan groan drone bemoan cornerstone tone stone condone

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