flowstone

/ˈfloʊˌstoʊn/
noun
  1. A rock formation that looks like a sheet or curtain, created by water flowing over a surface and leaving behind minerals.
    • Tourists admired the smooth flowstone that had formed over thousands of years.
    • Scientists studied the flowstone to learn about past climate conditions.
    • The cave was famous for its colorful flowstone that covered the walls like a frozen waterfall.
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