石灰岩常用于建筑.Limestone is often used in building construction.石灰岩上有许多缝隙，故而树根能从岩洞顶部长出来。The limestone is sufficiently fissured for tree roots to have breached the roof of the cave.当地石灰岩渗透性很强。The local limestone is very porous....

“石灰岩”的英语可以翻译为：[化] limestone ...