Word · Frequency #6225
limestone
石灰岩；石灰石
A sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate, formed from the remains of marine organisms.
- 1.
An abundant rock of marine and freshwater sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3); and occurring in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.
一种储量丰富的岩石,由海洋和淡水沉积物构成,主要含方解石(CaCO3),有晶质和非晶质等多种形态。
- 2.
a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
一种主要由钙组成的沉积岩,由海洋动物遗骸沉积而成。
一种储量丰富的岩石,由海洋和淡水沉积物构成,主要含方解石(CaCO3),有晶质和非晶质等多种形态。；一种主要由钙组成的沉积岩,由海洋动物遗骸沉积而成。；石灰石；[化] 石灰石; 石灰岩
In use
Limestone is widely used as a building material because of its durability.
The ancient pyramids were constructed from massive blocks of limestone.
Geologists study the different limestones found in this region to understand its geological history.
be made of limestone
The ancient temple is made of limestone.
这座古庙是由石灰岩建造的。
quarry limestone
They quarry limestone for construction purposes.
他们为建筑目的开采石灰岩。
limestone cave
石灰岩常形成独特的喀斯特地貌，如洞穴和溶洞。
Connections
Collocations
- limestone cave
- 石灰岩洞穴
- The explorers discovered a vast limestone cave system.探险者发现了一个巨大的石灰岩洞穴系统。
- limestone quarry
- 石灰岩采石场
- The limestone quarry supplies raw materials for cement production.这座石灰岩采石场为水泥生产提供原材料。
- limestone formation
- 石灰岩地层
- The region is known for its unique limestone formations.该地区以其独特的石灰岩地层而闻名。
- limestone building
- 石灰岩建筑
- Many ancient temples were constructed from limestone blocks.许多古庙是用石灰岩块建造的。
- limestone pavement
- 石灰岩岩面
- The limestone pavement was shaped by glacial erosion.这片石灰岩岩面是由冰川侵蚀形成的。
- limestone deposit
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想“lime”（石灰）和“stone”（石头）组成，由海洋生物遗骸沉积而成。
Context & Register
neutral
Grammar Note
通常为不可数名词，指不同种类时可数。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the '-stone' ending pronounced /stoʊn/, rhyming with limestone. No common look-alikes that differ in pronunciation.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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