DRIPSTONE

n. deposits of calcium carbonate forming as stalactites or stalagmites (Geology); stone molding used as a drip (Architecture)

A stalactite (Greek stalaktites, (Σταλακτίτης), from the word for "drip" and meaning "that which drips") is a type of speleothem (secondary mineral) that hangs from the ceiling or wall of limestone caves. It is sometimes referred to as dripstone.
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Noun
1. the form of calcium carbonate found in stalactites and stalagmites
(hypernym) calcium carbonate
(substance-holonym) stalactite
2. a protective drip that is made of stone
(synonym) hoodmold, hoodmould
(hypernym) drip, drip mold, drip mould

(n.)
A drip, when made of stone. See Drip, 2.
  

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