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rottenstone

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rot·ten·stone  (rtn-stn)
n.
A soft decomposed limestone, used in powder form as a polishing material.
rottenstone [ˈrɒtənˌstəʊn]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a much-weathered limestone, rich in silica: used in powdered form for polishing metal
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Noun1.rottenstone - a weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone; in powdered form it is used in polishing
tripoli
limestone - a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals


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