Words similar to limestone

Example sentences for: limestone

How can you use “limestone” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Limestone is used for a wide range of purposes in the United States.
Thus, English has champac `tree' instead of campak, gharry `horse-drawn cab or carriage' instead of gari, darshan `a Hindu blessing' instead of darsan . A change of vowels or a doubling of a consonant is also not infrequent, thus giving English kunkur `variety of limestone' in lieu of kankar, mulmul `muslin' in lieu of malmal, muggar `kind of crocodile' in lieu of magar . Dozens of similar examples could be cited.
The best way to appreciate Guilin’s unique setting is to climb to the summit of one of its limestone pinnacles: for example, the hill called Diecaishan, on the north side of town.
Geologists say this wonder originated 200 million years ago with the interaction of limestone, sea water, rainwater, and seismic upheavals.
The wet FGD retrofit at the Bailly Generating Station, Units 7 & 8, is an example where a full service system (single limestone absorber for combined 528 MWe capacity, 2-4.