marlstone (B2)
noun
Definition
marlstone means (geology) Marl when hardened into stone. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The article uses marlstone to mean (geology) Marl when hardened into stone.
The teacher asked students to find marlstone in the reading.
Check the words around marlstone to choose the right meaning.
How to Use marlstone
- a/the marlstone (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a marlstone."
- marlstone in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked marlstone in context before translating it."
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