Sandstone
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsændˌstəʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sandstone is a noun meaning A sedimentary rock produced by the consolidation and compaction of sand, cemented with clay etc.
Meaning
A sedimentary rock produced by the consolidation and compaction of sand, cemented with clay etc.
Example Sentences
It spread slowly up from the sea-rim, a welling upwards of pure white light, ghosting the beach with silver and drawing the grey bastions of sandstone out of formless space.
Word Forms
- sandstones
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stone, gritty, stoneware, earthenware, arenite, gritstone.
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