Dripstone (Noun)
Meaning 1
A protective drip that is made of stone.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The form of calcium carbonate found in stalactites and stalagmites.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The cave's unique geology allowed for the formation of elaborate stalactites and stalagmites composed of layered dripstone.
- Over time, the constant dripping of mineral-rich water created striking formations of dripstone within the cavern.
- Speleothem, including dripstone, formed over millions of years through the slow process of mineral deposition.
- As the cave explorers made their way deeper, they were surrounded by towering columns of glittering dripstone.
- In this karst system, dripstone formations grow at a relatively high rate due to the region's distinct hydrological conditions.