limestone in Chinese
limestone in Chinese is 石灰岩 — limestone means a common sedimentary rock made mostly of calcium carbonate, formed from ancient marine deposits.
limestone in Chinese
石灰岩
Pronounced: shí huī yán
An abundant rock of marine and freshwater sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3); and occurring in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.
What does "limestone" mean?
-
noun A common sedimentary rock made mostly of calcium carbonate, formed from ancient marine deposits.
"The cliffs are made of white limestone."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Chinese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Chinese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Chinese
limestone in a sentence
- The cliffs are made of white limestone.
Common Chinese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "limestone" in Chinese?
"limestone" in Chinese is 石灰岩. limestone means: A common sedimentary rock made mostly of calcium carbonate, formed from ancient marine deposits.
How do you pronounce 石灰岩?
"limestone" in Chinese is 石灰岩, pronounced "shí huī yán".
How do you use "limestone" in a sentence?
Example: "The cliffs are made of white limestone." In Chinese, "limestone" is 石灰岩.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
