| NOUN | substance | rottenstone, tripoli | a weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone |
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| Meaning | A weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone; in powdered form it is used in polishing. | |
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| Synonym | tripoli | |
| Broader | limestone | A sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals |
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