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 fireplace is made of Texas limestone, and the French rattan chairs were a new-to-them-find from an antiques dealer in Austin.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
Late spring through summer This fairytale-like setting features three cascading waterfalls tumbling over a limestone cliff.
—Jennifer Broome, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
Unfortunately, our local soil averages a pH of 7.0-8.0, with an abundance of limestone contributing to its neutral alkalinity.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2025
Iconic structures like the Western Wall and the walls of the Old City are built with Jerusalem stone, locally quarried limestone with a golden hue.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
Late spring through summer This fairytale-like setting features three cascading waterfalls tumbling over a limestone cliff.
—Jennifer Broome, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
Unfortunately, our local soil averages a pH of 7.0-8.0, with an abundance of limestone contributing to its neutral alkalinity.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2025
Iconic structures like the Western Wall and the walls of the Old City are built with Jerusalem stone, locally quarried limestone with a golden hue.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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“Limestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limestone. Accessed 1 Jun. 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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