Meaning of the word sandstone in English

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sandstone

US /ˈsænd.stoʊn/
UK /ˈsænd.stoʊn/
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Noun

1.

a sedimentary rock consisting of sand or quartz grains cemented together, typically red, yellow, or brown in color.

Example:
The ancient ruins were built from local sandstone.
The canyon walls were carved by water from soft sandstone.
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