limestone
US /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/
UK /ˈlaɪm.stəʊn/
名詞
石灰石
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate, used as building material and in the making of cement and lime
範例:
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The ancient temple was built from local limestone.
這座古老的寺廟是用當地的石灰石建造的。
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Limestone is often used in the construction of roads.
石灰石常用於道路建設。