marlstone

Meanings

• noun

  A type of limestone or clay with interbedded layers of marl, a calcium carbonate-rich mud or clay.

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Variants

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marlstone , marlstones

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Etymology

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From Middle English marl, marlston, from Old English mærl, mærlstān; related to merle 'mud, clay' and marl 'muddy water'.

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Trivia

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1. Marlstone was widely used in the construction of roads during the Roman Empire.

2. Marlstone is a key ingredient in the production of quicklime, which is used in agriculture and industry.

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1. Limestone: A sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), usually in the form of calcite or aragonite.

2. Marl: A clayey or silty limestone or a clay or mud containing calcium carbonate.

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Culture

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Marlstone has been used extensively in construction and as a source of lime for agricultural purposes. It is also found in some artistic and decorative applications.

How to Memorize "marlstone"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stone with alternating layers of clay and calcium carbonate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate marlstone with construction and agriculture due to its uses in these industries.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'marble' but replace the 'r' with 'l' to remember marlstone.

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