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noun
A sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals.
is a specific kind of: rock, stone | sedimentary rock.
is a broader term that covers: rottenstone, tripoli.
contains: atomic number 20, Ca, calcium | atomic number 6, C, carbon | calcite.
Dutch: kalksteenPolish: wapień, skała wapienna
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