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limestone

DEFINITIONS OF: limestone

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n a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals

Types:
rottenstone, tripoli
a weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone; in powdered form it is used in polishing
Type of:
rock, stone
material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust
sedimentary rock
rock formed from consolidated clay sediments
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