Translation of "limestone" into Portuguese

calcário, pedra calcária, giz are the top translations of "limestone" into Portuguese.

limestone adjective noun grammar

(mineralogy) An abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3); it occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous. [..]

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  • calcário

    noun masculine

    abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments [..]

    When the water reaches the more resistant bed of limestone its course is altered.

    Quando a água atinge um leito mais resistente de calcário, o seu curso é alterado.

  • pedra calcária

    The limestone structure of the Bahamas being so porous and fragile creates these vast cave systems.

    A estrutura de pedra calcária das Bahamas sendo tão porosa e frágil criou esses vastos sistemas de cavernas.

  • giz

    noun masculine

  • Less frequent translations

    • cal
    • calcária
    • pedra de cal

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