drip·stone (dr p st n )n. 1. A protective drip made of stone, as on a cornice over a door or window. Also called hoodmold. 2. Calcium carbonate in the form of stalactites or stalagmites. |
dripstone [ˈdrɪpˌstəʊn]
n
1. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) the form of calcium carbonate existing in stalactites or stalagmites
2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) Also called label hood mould Architect a drip made of stone
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| Noun | 1. | dripstone - the form of calcium carbonate found in stalactites and stalagmites stalactite - a cylinder of calcium carbonate hanging from the roof of a limestone cave stalagmite - a cylinder of calcium carbonate projecting upward from the floor of a limestone cave calcium carbonate - a salt found in nature as chalk or calcite or aragonite or limestone |
| 2. |  dripstone - a protective drip that is made of stonedrip mold, drip mould, drip - (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway) |
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