limestone
noun
lime·stone
ˈlīm-ˌstōn 
: a rock that is formed chiefly by accumulation of organic remains (such as shells or coral), consists mainly of calcium carbonate, is extensively used in building, and yields lime when burned
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The Cotter Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is rendered in Indiana limestone and Wisconsin black granite infusing the Art Deco-style into Neo-Classical Revival.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
For over 5 million years, this subterranean time capsule remained completely cut off from the rest of the world, hidden beneath a thick slab of limestone and clay.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Fast forward to today, the U.K., with its iconic limestone cliffs, is considered one of the most exciting places to hunt for prehistoric fossils in Europe.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
Higher elevation vineyards are noted for calcium-rich limestone or shale on the surface, while lower altitude areas and rolling hills will have this buried further down.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
For over 5 million years, this subterranean time capsule remained completely cut off from the rest of the world, hidden beneath a thick slab of limestone and clay.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Fast forward to today, the U.K., with its iconic limestone cliffs, is considered one of the most exciting places to hunt for prehistoric fossils in Europe.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
Higher elevation vineyards are noted for calcium-rich limestone or shale on the surface, while lower altitude areas and rolling hills will have this buried further down.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Limestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limestone. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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limestone
noun
lime·stone
ˈlīm-ˌstōn
: a rock that is formed chiefly from animal remains (as shells or coral), consists mainly of calcium carbonate, is used in building, and gives lime when burned
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