Synonyms for limestone
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 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.
Related words
- Phrases
- lithographic limestone magnesian limestone limestone pavement
- Other spellings
- lime-stone
Forms
- Plural
- limestones → limes…
Example sentences
- lime The plumbing has a water softener to eliminate lime.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| limestone | falling | |
| lime | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- lime1