sandstone — a sedimentary rock consisting of sand or quartz grains cemented together
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sedimentary rock consisting of sand or quartz grains cemented together
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsændˌstoʊn/
Korean meaning: 모래나 석영 입자가 결합되어 형성된 퇴적암
Korean pronunciation: 샌드-스톤 (강세: 샌드)
Example Sentences
- The geologist licked the sandstone to test its mineral content.
- The castle walls were built with local sandstone quarried from nearby hills.
- After years of rain, the sandstone statue looked like it had been through a rock tumbler.
sandstone
NOUN//ˈsændˌstoʊn//
a sedimentary rock consisting of sand or quartz grains cemented together
Rock made of cemented sand grains
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
문자 그대로 '모래(sand)'와 '돌(stone)'이 합쳐진 단어로, 모래 입자들이 오랜 시간에 걸쳐 압축되고 결합되어 형성된 암석을 의미합니다.
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📝Examples
“The geologist licked the sandstone to test its mineral content.”
“The castle walls were built with local sandstone quarried from nearby hills.”
“After years of rain, the sandstone statue looked like it had been through a rock tumbler.”
“The hiking trail wound through spectacular sandstone canyons.”
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