limestone

[lahym-stohn]

noun

1. a sedimentary rock consisting predominantly of calcium carbonate, varieties of which are formed from the skeletons of marine microorganisms and coral: used as a building stone and in the manufacture of lime.

limestone

/ ˈlaɪmˌstəʊn /

noun

1. a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium carbonate, deposited as the calcareous remains of marine animals or chemically precipitated from the sea: used as a building stone and in the manufacture of cement, lime, etc

limestone

1. A sedimentary rock consisting primarily of calcium carbonate, often in the form of the minerals calcite or aragonite, and sometimes with magnesium carbonate in the form of dolomite. Minor amounts of silica, feldspar, pyrite, and clay may also be present. Limestone can occur in many colors but is usually white, gray, or black. It forms either through the accumulation and compaction of fossil shells or other calcium-carbonate based marine organisms, such as coral, or through the chemical precipitation of calcium carbonate out of sea water.

limestone

1. Sedimentary rock formed primarily of calcium carbonate, often the skeletons of small marine organisms.

Word History and Origins

Origin of limestone¹

First recorded in 1515–25; lime ² + stone

Example Sentences

The “oversized” primary suite features a “five-fixture bathroom complete with Crema Luna limestone floors and tops, Waterworks fixtures and teak cabinetry.”

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A few years ago, those boats were filled with tourists – many from China – drawn to Palau's lagoons and limestone caves.

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With a limestone and stucco façade that’s designed to radiate the warm California light, guests can enter through two entrances.

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We park with a view of the village church steeple backed by steely limestone peaks of the Pyrenees and lunch at a bar some feet away.

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The limestone mansion has a large terrace, a three-car garage, two wine rooms, an outdoor kitchen, an elevator, a theater, and a gym.

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