"beerstone" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: 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)
    Sense id: en-beerstone-en-noun-0PHxi9j4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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