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dripstone

/drɪpstoʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does dripstone mean?

noun

A stalactite or stalagmite, typically formed from the dripping of mineral-rich water. A dripstone can be found in caves and is often composed of limestone or other soluble rocks.

Example

"The cave was filled with stunning dripstones that had formed over thousands of years."

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