Kalkstein
derNounlimestone
English translations
- 01
limestone
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Sedimentgestein, das hauptsächlich aus Calciumcarbonat besteht.
- English meaning
- Limestone
- Synonym
- Kalzit
- German example
- Viele alte Gebäude sind aus Kalkstein gebaut.
- English example
- Many old buildings are built of limestone.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Kalkstein
- Plural Form
- die Kalksteine
Related words
- Carbonat
Carbonate
- Calciumcarbonat
Calcium carbonate
- Carbonatgestein
Carbonate rock
- Calcit
Calcite
- Branntkalk
Quicklime is a product obtained by burning limestone and consists mainly of calcium oxide.
- Braunkalk
Brown limestone soil
- Gestein
rock
- Travertin
Travertine
- Karst
Karst
- Karst
Karst
- Marmor
Marble
- Tropfstein
Dripstone
- Auftropfstein
Dripstone
Example sentences with “Kalkstein”
Die Höhle besteht aus Kalkstein. (The cave consists of limestone.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Kalkstein masculine?
Yes, 'der Kalkstein'.