Floatstone

/ˈfləʊt.stəʊn/

/ˈfloʊt.stoʊn/

Translation of "floatstone" into Russian

Noun

/ˈfləʊt.stəʊn/

/ˈfloʊt.stoʊn/

floatstone

floatstones pl

плавучий камень

The floatstone was used in the construction of the ancient bridge.

Плавучий камень использовался при строительстве древнего моста.

Noun

/ˈfləʊt.stəʊn/

/ˈfloʊt.stoʊn/

In carbonate‐rock classification, a matrix-supported carbonate rock (usually limestone) containing more than 10 % grains larger than 2 mm.

The core was logged as floatstone because its coarse grains were supported by a muddy matrix.

A natural piece of highly porous volcanic rock, such as pumice, light enough to float on water.

After the eruption, rafts of floatstone drifted across the bay.

Adjective

/ˈfləʊt.stəʊn/

/ˈfloʊt.stoʊn/

Relating to or composed of floatstone carbonate rock.

The floatstone layer marks a change to lower‐energy depositional conditions.