live rock en · NOUN
Etymology
From live + rock.
Meanings
- (qualifier:aquarium, uncountable) A rocky material made of calcium carbonate or other calcareous materials, usually derived from the skeletons of dead coral, which houses various marine animals, algae and bacteria and is used as an important part of aquascaping and biological filtration in marine aquaria.
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(uncountable) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see live, rock.
We heard live rock at the concert.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| liverock | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
base rock · living rock · live sand · pet rock · living stone