stinkstone

British

/ ˈstɪŋkˌstəʊn /

noun

any of various rocks producing a fetid odour when struck, esp certain limestones

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A coalÐblack marble, usually emitting a fetid smell when rubbed; Ð called also stinkstone and swinestone.

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Extensive beds of stinkstone also occur, and many beds of limestone containing fluid bitumen in cavities.

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