Plural of sandstone
regular plural
The plural of sandstone is sandstones.
Forms of sandstone
| Singular | sandstone /ˈsændˌstəʊn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | sandstones |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Sandstones in a sentence
- Mixed-layer minerals can grow authigenically in sandstones.From the entry authigenically
- These deposits are commonly punctuated by metre-scale fining-upward, medium-grained, cross-bedded sandstones, interpreted as terminal distributary channels.2014, Allard W. Martinius, editor, From Depositional Systems to Sedimentary Successions on the Norwegian Continental Margin, page 379. From the entry distributary
- Supermature sandstones have roundecl or subrounded grains; mature sandstones have grains that are subangular to subrounded.2004, Donald R. Prothero, Sedimentary Geology, page 91. From the entry supermature
- Gypsa developed from anhydrites, grey gypsum-bearing limestones with bands of sandstones.1984, Guidebook, International Geological Congress, […], page 84. From the entry gypsa
- It is a succession of sequences made up of multicoloured clays (grey-greenish, purple), channelized and pebbly sandstones and dolomites (with stromatolites, birdeyes, and halite).2004, Field Trip Guide Books: Italia 2004. From the entry birdeye
Meaning of sandstone
- noun A sedimentary rock produced by the consolidation and compaction of sand, cemented with clay etc.
Questions about the plural of sandstone
- What is the plural of sandstone?
- The plural of sandstone is sandstones.
- Is sandstone countable?
- Sandstone is a countable and uncountable noun.
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