Definitions for Limestone
ˈlaɪmˌstoʊnlime·stone

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1. limestonenoun

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

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1. limestonenoun

   An abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO); it occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.

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1. Limestonenoun

   The stone of which lime is made.

   Etymology: lime and stone.

   Fire stone and lime stone, if broke small, and laid on cold lands, must be of advantage. John Mortimer, Husbandry.

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1. Limestone

   Limestone (calcium carbonate CaCO3) is a type of carbonate sedimentary rock which is the main source of the material lime. It is composed mostly of the minerals calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of CaCO3. Limestone forms when these minerals precipitate out of water containing dissolved calcium. This can take place through both biological and nonbiological processes, though biological processes, such as the accumulation of corals and shells in the sea, have likely been more important for the last 540 million years. Limestone often contains fossils which provide scientists with information on ancient environments and on the evolution of life.About 20% to 25% of sedimentary rock is carbonate rock, and most of this is limestone. The remaining carbonate rock is mostly dolomite, a closely related rock, which contains a high percentage of the mineral dolomite, CaMg(CO3)2. Magnesian limestone is an obsolete and poorly-defined term used variously for dolomite, for limestone containing significant dolomite (dolomitic limestone), or for any other limestone containing a significant percentage of magnesium. Most limestone was formed in shallow marine environments, such as continental shelves or platforms, though smaller amounts were formed in many other environments. Much dolomite is secondary dolomite, formed by chemical alteration of limestone. Limestone is exposed over large regions of the Earth's surface, and because limestone is slightly soluble in rainwater, these exposures often are eroded to become karst landscapes. Most cave systems are found in limestone bedrock. Limestone has numerous uses: as a chemical feedstock for the production of lime used for cement (an essential component of concrete), as aggregate for the base of roads, as white pigment or filler in products such as toothpaste or paints, as a soil conditioner, and as a popular decorative addition to rock gardens. Limestone formations contain about 30% of the world's petroleum reservoirs.

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1. limestone

   Limestone is a type of sedimentary rock composed primarily of calcium carbonate. It is typically formed in clear, warm, shallow marine waters from the slow accumulation of sea animal shells and skeletons, algae and other organic debris. Limestone is frequently used for building materials, industrial purposes and in the production of cement. It is also known to come in various forms such as chalk, coquina, and travertine.

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1. Limestonenoun

   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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1. Limestone

   Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed largely of the minerals calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Many limestones are composed from skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera. Limestone makes up about 10% of the total volume of all sedimentary rocks. The solubility of limestone in water and weak acid solutions leads to karst landscapes, in which water erodes the limestone over thousands to millions of years. Most cave systems are through limestone bedrock. Limestone has numerous uses: as a building material, as aggregate for the base of roads, as white pigment or filler in products such as toothpaste or paints, and as a chemical feedstock. The first geologist to distinguish limestone from dolomite was Belsazar Hacquet in 1778.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Limestone in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Limestone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Limestone in a Sentence

1. Coco Peterson:

   Bluestone—an exceptionally hard limestone—has a low water absorption so it’s an ideal dining surface.

2. Henk Jonkers:

   It is combining nature with construction materials, nature is supplying us a lot of functionality for free -- in this case, limestone-producing bacteria. If we can implement it in materials, we can really benefit from it, so I think it's a really nice example of tying nature and the built environments together in one new concept.

3. Toby Daly-Engel:

   The coral will die, leaving just its skeleton behind, which eventually turns into limestone, then, in come the animals like starfishes and sea urchins; we call those grazers. So instead of a bunch of different species sharks, bony fishes, invertebrates and mollusks you end up with a reef with four to five species in it, tops. Thats a dead reef.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Limestone
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Limestone
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limestone
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Limestone
7. ^ Wikidata
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