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limestone
A sedimentary rock composed almost entirely of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), mainly as calcite. Limestones consist of fragments of shell or of calcite deposits precipitated by certain algae.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Earth science
- Category: Oceanography
- Company: Marine Conservation Society
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