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Definition of Limestone
Limestone

A rock consisting chiefly of calcium carbonate or carbonate of lime. It sometimes contains also magnesium carbonate, and is then called magnesian or dolomitic limestone. Crystalline limestone is called marble.

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Limestone Translations

limestone in French is calcaire
limestone in German is Kalkstein
limestone in Spanish is caliza
limestone in Swedish is kalksten


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