limestone
noun
lime·stone
ˈlīm-ˌstōn 
: a rock that is formed chiefly by accumulation of organic remains (such as shells or coral), consists mainly of calcium carbonate, is extensively used in building, and yields lime when burned
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Photos of the initial construction show a grassy area being dug up and parts of a limestone border — installed by Melania during her husband’s first term in office — being moved so that workers can lay down a concrete surface within the border.
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 11 June 2025
Primarily found in the Yucatán Peninsula, cenotes are sinkholes or wells formed by the collapse of limestone bedrock and filled with fresh water.
—World Of Hyatt, AFAR Media, 10 June 2025
The neighborhood is best known for its Caldwell County Courthouse, a striking limestone and sandstone structure with a central clock tower that’s a popular photo stop.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Common to lakes, rivers, and blue holes in Texas Hill Country and Central Texas, clearer, bluer waters can most often be attributed to the abundance of natural deposits and quarries of limestone that are native to the area.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 11 June 2025
Primarily found in the Yucatán Peninsula, cenotes are sinkholes or wells formed by the collapse of limestone bedrock and filled with fresh water.
—World Of Hyatt, AFAR Media, 10 June 2025
The neighborhood is best known for its Caldwell County Courthouse, a striking limestone and sandstone structure with a central clock tower that’s a popular photo stop.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Common to lakes, rivers, and blue holes in Texas Hill Country and Central Texas, clearer, bluer waters can most often be attributed to the abundance of natural deposits and quarries of limestone that are native to the area.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
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“Limestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limestone. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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limestone
noun
lime·stone
ˈlīm-ˌstōn
: a rock that is formed chiefly from animal remains (as shells or coral), consists mainly of calcium carbonate, is used in building, and gives lime when burned
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