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sandstone

/sændstoʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does sandstone mean?

noun

A type of sedimentary rock formed from sand-sized grains of minerals and rock fragments, often used as a building material.

Example

"The ancient castle walls were constructed from sandstone, which had withstood the test of time."

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