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dripstone
(drip′stōn′)
noun
- a drip (sense ) made of stone
- calcite or other similar mineral deposits, esp. a stalactite or stalagmite, formed in a cave by dripping or flowing water
See dripstone in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A protective drip made of stone, as on a cornice over a door or window. Also called hoodmold.
- Calcium carbonate in the form of stalactites or stalagmites.
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