limestone in Japanese
limestone in Japanese is 石灰岩 — limestone means a common sedimentary rock made mostly of calcium carbonate, formed from ancient marine deposits.
limestone in Japanese
石灰岩
Pronounced: sekkaigan
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?
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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 Japanese?
"limestone" in Japanese 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 Japanese is 石灰岩, pronounced "sekkaigan".
How do you use "limestone" in a sentence?
Example: "The cliffs are made of white limestone." In Japanese, "limestone" is 石灰岩.
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