flowstone

flow·stone

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [floh-stohn]
- /ˈfloʊˌstoʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [floh-stohn]
- /ˈfloʊˌstoʊn/

Definitions of flowstone word

noun flowstone a layered deposit of calcium carbonate, CaCO 3 , left by thin sheets of flowing water, as in a cave. 1
noun flowstone Rock deposited as a thin sheet by precipitation from flowing water. 1
noun flowstone a type of cave formation consisting of sheets of calcite deposited as water flows down the cave walls; flowstone is the most common type of speleothem 0
noun flowstone any mineral deposit, esp. of calcium carbonate, formed in a cave by flowing water 0

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Origin of flowstone

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

1920-25, Amer.; flow + stone

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Parts of speech for Flowstone

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flowstone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

flowstone usage trend in Literature

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