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Kalkstein — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • freestone noun Sedimentary rock: a type of stone that is composed of small particles and easily shaped, most commonly sandstone or limestone.
  • limestone noun A common sedimentary rock made mostly of calcium carbonate, formed from ancient marine deposits.

Senses

Kalkstein is used for these senses in English:

  • calcium carbonate (inorganic compound) A colourless or white inorganic compound, CaCO3, occurring as chalk, limestone, marble etc. Reacts with acids to liberate carbon dioxide.
  • freestone Sedimentary rock: a type of stone that is composed of small particles and easily shaped, most commonly sandstone or limestone.
  • limestone An abundant rock of marine and freshwater sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3); and occurring in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.

freestone — full definition

  1. noun Sedimentary rock: a type of stone that is composed of small particles and easily shaped, most commonly sandstone or limestone.
  2. noun A stone fruit having a stone (pit) that is relatively free of the flesh.

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