石灰岩 Traditional form: 石灰岩 Pinyin (reading): shíhuīyán Definitions: limestone Characters: 石 - stone, rock, mineral 灰 - ashes; dust; lime, mortar 岩 - cliff; rocks; mountain Traditional characters: 石 - stone, rock, mineral 灰 - ashes; dust; lime, mortar 岩 - cliff; rocks; mountain