"beerstone" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From beer + stone. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|beer|stone}} beer + stone Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} beerstone (uncountable)
  1. (uncountable) A precipitate of calcium oxalate and related organic compounds which forms in brewery vessels and other equipment for handling and serving beer. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: beer stone Translations (precipitate): bierstein [masculine] (French), Bierstein [masculine] (German)
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