Definition of sandstone
: a sedimentary rock consisting of usually quartz sand united by some cement (such as silica or calcium carbonate)
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The Forrest Cemetery Chapel and Comfort Station, also known as the Ruth Cross Memorial Chapel, were constructed of sandstone blocks quarried on Lookout Mountain in 1935 by WPA workers.
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South Euclid was known in the early 20th century for its sandstone quarries, which had its origins in the lake.
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The white, paste-like sludge that spilled is a normal byproduct of in-situ uranium mining, in which water mixed with oxygen and baking soda dissolves uranium out of underground sandstone deposits.
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The drive into the park winds down into the canyon, past spectacular, soaring, red-hued sandstone walls, through a mile-long tunnel to a visitor's center.
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Over the eons, wind and water have carved this landscape into a maze of stunning red sandstone arches and spires.
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Dacy said the district preserved the original Nancy Hill Elementary School sign, made of either limestone or sandstone.
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Back in the 1850s, the red sandstone Smithsonian Castle was home to the Institution’s first secretary, Joseph Henry, as well as a group of rowdy young scientists.
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The 300-million-year-old sandstone and quartzite, 35-foot ledges offer some 50 climbing routes as described on climbmidwest.com.
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First Known Use of sandstone
1609
SANDSTONE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of sandstone for English Language Learners
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: a type of soft stone that is made from grains of sand stuck together
SANDSTONE Defined for Kids
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: rock made of sand held together by a natural cement (as of calcium carbonate)
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