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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Many of the interior materials were sourced nearby; the fireplace is made of local limestone, and the hearth material was sourced on property.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
Product Details: Primary Usage: All-Purpose | Nutrient Content: sphagnum peat moss, sand, perlite, ground limestone, aged wood fines, earthworm castings, poultry manure, kelp meal, bat guano | Moisture Control: Yes (wood fibers and sphagnum peat moss) | Bag Size: 40 quarts.
—Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2024
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
Product Details: Primary Usage: All-Purpose | Nutrient Content: sphagnum peat moss, sand, perlite, ground limestone, aged wood fines, earthworm castings, poultry manure, kelp meal, bat guano | Moisture Control: Yes (wood fibers and sphagnum peat moss) | Bag Size: 40 quarts.
—Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2024
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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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