ossifluent

/ɒsɪˈflʊənt/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a flow of water that deposits calcium carbonate, often resulting in the formation of stalactites and stalagmites in caves.

“The ossifluent river was a key feature of the ancient cave system that eventually became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.”

Synonyms

  • calcite-flowing
  • lime-flowing

Antonyms

  • non-ossifluent