Dripstone
Pronunciation: /ˈdɹɪpˈstoʊn/
Dripstone (noun)
- Mineral rock formed in caves when water drips slowly and leaves dissolved minerals behind.
- A general term for cave shapes made by dripping water, including hanging and rising mineral forms.
Examples
- Dripstone forms slowly inside caves.
- The guide explained how dripstone grows over time.