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Definition of Flowstone
1. Noun. (geology) A layered deposit of calcite formed by water flowing down the walls, and along the floor of a cave. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Flowstone
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Flowstone
Literary usage of Flowstone
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Adventure Guide Honduras & The Bay Islands by Maria Fiallos (2006)
"This beautiful cave contains gigantic formations of stalactites, stalagmites,
curtains, columns, and flowstone that are still growing. ..."
2. The Great American Wilderness: Touring America's National Parks by Larry H. Ludmer (2000)
"Tours of these spectacular caves (which feature such sights as the Marble Pillars
of Oregon, huge flowstone formations, and a room that is 250 feet long) ..."
3. Landscape Archaeology in Southern Epirus, Greece 1 by James Wiseman (2003)
"... such as tephra or flowstone, are lacking. Relative dating is difficult in the
absence of floral or faunal remains, and comparisons of lithic industries ..."
4. Yorkshire Dales and Yorkby Martyn Hanks, Ron Scholes by Martyn Hanks, Ron Scholes (2000)
"Sights include waterfalls, massive banks of flowstone, galleries decorated with
cream and orange- coloured stalactites and curious cave formations, ..."
5. Yorkshire Dales by Ron Scholes (2006)
"... of flowstone, galleries decorated with cream and orange- coloured stalactites
and curious cave formations, including the Devil's Tongue, the Arum Lily ..."
6. Lesser Known Areas of the National Park System (1994)
"Passages in limestone with intricate flowstone formations. Surrounded by virgin
forests of Siskiyou Mountains. Guided cave tour, information station. ..."
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