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limestone in German

limestone in German is Kalkstein, Kalk, Calciumcarbonat — limestone means a common sedimentary rock made mostly of calcium carbonate, formed from ancient marine deposits.

limestone in German

Kalkstein
noun
An abundant rock of marine and freshwater sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3); and occurring in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.
Kalk
noun
An abundant rock of marine and freshwater sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3); and occurring in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.
Calciumcarbonat
noun
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?

  1. noun A common sedimentary rock made mostly of calcium carbonate, formed from ancient marine deposits.
    "The cliffs are made of white limestone."
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limestone in a sentence

  • The cliffs are made of white limestone.

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What is "limestone" in German?

"limestone" in German is Kalkstein, Kalk, Calciumcarbonat. limestone means: A common sedimentary rock made mostly of calcium carbonate, formed from ancient marine deposits.

How do you use "limestone" in a sentence?

Example: "The cliffs are made of white limestone." In German, "limestone" is Kalkstein, Kalk, Calciumcarbonat.

Are there other ways to say "limestone" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "limestone": Kalkstein, Kalk, Calciumcarbonat.

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