noun
- plural of travertine; types of limestone formed by mineral deposits from hot springs or limestone caves
Usage: geology
Examples
- The ancient Romans used travertines extensively in their architecture.
- Different travertines vary in color from cream to rust-red.
- The quarry produces several grades of travertines for construction.
- Geologists studied the travertines formed around the hot springs.
- The building’s facade featured polished travertines from Italy.
- These travertines show evidence of ancient water flow patterns.