limestone

🇺🇸 /ˈlaɪmstəʊn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈlaɪmstəʊn/
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A sedimentary rock made mostly of calcium carbonate, often used in construction and to make cement.

The ancient city was built with strong limestone, which has helped it withstand the test of time.

translation

n. A sedimentary rock made mostly of calcium carbonate, often used in construction and to make cement.

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Plural limestones

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