sandstone
gb/sˈændstˌoʊn/ us/sˈændstˌoʊn/
B2
Inggeris
~ 9600
Makna
0 makna
Kata nama
B2
entity
1
sedimentary rock made of sand grains
A type of rock that is made from sand that has been pressed and held together over a long time.
Corak penggunaan:
[something] is made of sandstone
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes treat "sandstone" as a regular countable noun and say *"a sandstone"* when they mean the material or the rock type in general. In everyday English, "sandstone" is usually used as an uncountable material noun: "The building is made of sandstone," not *"made of a sandstone."* However, geologists may talk about "a sandstone" to mean a specific sandstone layer or unit.
Sinonim
sedimentary rock (More general scientific term; sandstone is one specific type of sedimentary rock.)
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stone (Very general word for hard rock material; less specific than sandstone.)
Antonim
soil (Loose surface material of the ground, as opposed to solid rock like sandstone.)
Kolokasi
sandstone cliffs
|sandstone formations
|red sandstone
|sandstone plateau
|layers of sandstone
|weathered sandstone
Tema
geology
|nature
|materials
|science
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- The canyon walls are made of layered sandstone that has eroded into strange shapes.
- Fossils are often found in sandstone because the grains trap and preserve ancient plants and animals.
- Over millions of years, the shifting desert dunes were turned into solid sandstone.
- The pale sandstone contrasts sharply with the dark volcanic rocks nearby.
- Geologists took samples of the sandstone to study the ancient environment in which it formed.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- We walked between high sandstone cliffs near the river.
- The castle stands on a block of red sandstone.
- Many dinosaur bones were found in this soft sandstone.
- Sandstone breaks more easily than hard rock like granite.
- Rain and wind slowly change the shape of sandstone rocks.
Kata nama
B2
entity
2
sandstone as building stone
Sandstone that is cut and used to build or decorate buildings, walls, and other structures.
Corak penggunaan:
[something] is built of sandstone
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may not realize that the same word "sandstone" can refer both to the natural rock in the ground and to the prepared stone used in buildings. In building contexts, it is usually wrong to add another word like *"sandstone stone"*; simply say "sandstone blocks" or "sandstone walls," not *"sandstone stones".*
Sinonim
building stone (General term for any stone used in construction; sandstone is one specific type.)
Antonim
concrete (A man-made construction material, contrasting with natural building stone like sandstone.)
Kolokasi
sandstone building
|sandstone facade
|sandstone block
|sandstone church
|carved sandstone
|local sandstone
Tema
materials
|architecture
|construction
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- Many of the old city halls in Europe are built from warm-colored sandstone.
- The architect chose local sandstone for the outer walls to match nearby historic buildings.
- Over time, pollution has blackened the sandstone facades on the main square.
- They replaced the damaged sandstone blocks with new ones from the same quarry.
- The temple’s sandstone columns are finely carved with detailed patterns.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- The church is made of yellow sandstone.
- Workers cleaned the old sandstone walls.
- They used sandstone blocks to build the garden wall.
- This town has many sandstone houses in the center.
- The steps are cut from heavy sandstone.
Kata nama
C1
property
3
pale brownish-yellow color
A light brown color, like dry sand or sandstone rock.
Corak penggunaan:
[something] is a sandstone color
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may think "sandstone" can be used like a basic color word in all contexts, but as a color term it is mostly used in design, fashion, or decoration and usually appears with another word like "color," "tone," or a noun it modifies: "sandstone walls," "a sandstone coat."
Sinonim
beige (Very similar light brown color; "beige" is more common and slightly broader in use than "sandstone" as a color term.)
Antonim
jet black (A very dark color, opposite in lightness to the pale sandstone shade.)
Kolokasi
sandstone color
|in soft sandstone tones
|sandstone paint
|sandstone tiles
|sandstone upholstery
Tema
colors
|design
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Contoh
- The living room walls are painted in a warm sandstone that makes the space feel cozy.
- She chose a sandstone for the kitchen tiles to match the natural wood cabinets.
- The designer recommended soft sandstone tones to give the office a calm, neutral look.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- He bought a coat in a sandstone color.
- The hotel uses sandstone walls and carpets for a warm look.
- We painted the room a light sandstone to make it brighter.
- Her bag is a soft sandstone shade, not too dark.
- These curtains are almost white, with a little sandstone in them.
Tatabahasa
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sandstone
IPA
GB/sˈændstˌoʊn/
US/sˈændstˌoʊn/
Suku kata dan tekanan
sand - stone (2 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (sand)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: sandstone
- Plural: sandstone, sandstones
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