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Dripstone

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Noun

1. dripstone

the form of calcium carbonate found in stalactites and stalagmites

2. dripstone, hoodmold, hoodmould

a protective drip that is made of stone

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Dripstone

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noun
1. 
the form of calcium carbonate existing in stalactites or stalagmites
2. Also called: label, hood mould architecture
a drip made of stone

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Dripstone

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noun
1. 
a drip (sense 8) made of stone
2. 
calcite or other similar mineral deposits, esp. a stalactite or stalagmite, formed in a cave by dripping or flowing water
see also flowstone, travertine

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Dripstone

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n.
1. A protective drip made of stone, as on a cornice over a door or window. Also called hoodmold.
2.
a. A mineral deposit, such as a stalactite or a stalagmite, usually consisting of calcite, formed in caves from dripping water.
b. See flowstone.

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