limestone
noun
lime·stone
ˈlīm-ˌstōn 
: a rock that is formed chiefly by accumulation of organic remains (such as shells or coral), consists mainly of calcium carbonate, is extensively used in building, and yields lime when burned
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Floor-to-ceiling impact glass and sleek Alabama limestone define much of the striking architecture, which was designed to maximize coastal vistas and blend indoor and outdoor living seamlessly.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
One display shows two Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and a Helen Torr canvas side-by-side with a large septarian nodule (a geological concretion combining mudstone, limestone, and other minerals) that plainly resembles the artworks.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
The 24,000-acre amalgam of forests, limestone caves, and undulating peaks features 85 trail miles to get your steps in.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Set on a limestone bluff overlooking the Austin skyline, the Terrace Mountain Residence by A Parallel Architecture achieves that contradictory feat.
—Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
One display shows two Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and a Helen Torr canvas side-by-side with a large septarian nodule (a geological concretion combining mudstone, limestone, and other minerals) that plainly resembles the artworks.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
The 24,000-acre amalgam of forests, limestone caves, and undulating peaks features 85 trail miles to get your steps in.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Set on a limestone bluff overlooking the Austin skyline, the Terrace Mountain Residence by A Parallel Architecture achieves that contradictory feat.
—Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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limestone
noun
lime·stone
ˈlīm-ˌstōn
: a rock that is formed chiefly from animal remains (as shells or coral), consists mainly of calcium carbonate, is used in building, and gives lime when burned
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