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limestone

li·mes·tone

UK/ˈlaɪmˌstəʊn/ US/ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals

Origin

From lime + stone.

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