travertine
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ərˌtin, -tɪn noun
a form of limestone deposited by springs, especially hot springs, used in Italy for building.
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| —n | |
| Also called: calc-sinter a porous rock consisting of calcium carbonate, used for building | |
| [C18: from Italian travertino (influenced by tra- | |
| travertin or travertin | |
| —n | |
| [C18: from Italian travertino (influenced by tra- | |
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Science Dictionary
| travertine (trāv'ər-tēn', -tĭn) Pronunciation Key
A white, tan, or cream-colored form of limestone, often having a fibrous or concentric appearance. Travertine is formed through the rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate, especially at the mouth of a hot spring or in limestone caves, where it forms stalactites and stalagmites. It is similar to, but harder than, tufa. |
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Example sentences
There's another travertine plug here on the upstream of the cemetery.
About a third of this floor is an outdoor terrace, paved with travertine.
As travertine is soft it can be easily carved into curved forms such as columns and corners.
The flowing waters spill across the surface to sculpt magnificent travertine limestone terraces.
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