dripstone |
flowstone |
In geology terms the difference between dripstone and flowstone
is that
dripstone is stalactites and stalagmites collectively while
flowstone is a layered deposit of calcite formed by water flowing down the walls, and along the floor of a cave.
As nouns the difference between dripstone and flowstone
is that
dripstone is a protective moulding over a door or window that allows rain to drip away from the structure while
flowstone is a layered deposit of calcite formed by water flowing down the walls, and along the floor of a cave.
flowstone |
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terms |
flowstone |
As nouns the difference between terms and flowstone
is that
terms is while
flowstone is (geology) a layered deposit of calcite formed by water flowing down the walls, and along the floor of a cave.
flowstone |
rimstone |
see also |
As nouns the difference between flowstone and rimstone
is that
flowstone is a layered deposit of calcite formed by water flowing down the walls, and along the floor of a cave while
rimstone is stone formation made up of calcite and other minerals that build up in cave pools.
cave |
flowstone |
As nouns the difference between cave and flowstone
is that
cave is a large, naturally-occurring cavity formed underground, or in the face of a cliff or a hillside while
flowstone is a layered deposit of calcite formed by water flowing down the walls, and along the floor of a cave.
As a verb cave
is to surrender.
As an interjection cave
is look out!; beware.
As a proper noun Cave
is {{surname}.
flow |
flowstone |
As nouns the difference between flow and flowstone
is that
flow is a movement in people or things with a particular way in large numbers or amounts while
flowstone is (geology) a layered deposit of calcite formed by water flowing down the walls, and along the floor of a cave.
As a verb flow
is to move as a fluid from one position to another.
water |
flowstone |
As nouns the difference between water and flowstone
is that
water is (uncountable) a chemical, found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid, having the formula h₂o, required by all forms of life on earth while
flowstone is (geology) a layered deposit of calcite formed by water flowing down the walls, and along the floor of a cave.
As a verb water
is to pour water into the soil surrounding (plants).
calcite |
flowstone |
In geology terms the difference between calcite and flowstone
is that
calcite is a very widely distributed crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO
3, found as limestone, chalk and marble while
flowstone is a layered deposit of calcite formed by water flowing down the walls, and along the floor of a cave.
deposit |
flowstone |
As nouns the difference between deposit and flowstone
is that
deposit is sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems while
flowstone is a layered deposit of calcite formed by water flowing down the walls, and along the floor of a cave.
As a verb deposit
is to lay down; to place; to put.
layered |
flowstone |
As an adjective layered
is formed of layers.
As a verb layered
is past tense of layer.
As a noun flowstone is
a layered deposit of calcite formed by water flowing down the walls, and along the floor of a cave.