stalactite
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/stəˈlæktaɪt/
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/ˈstæləktaɪt/
A mineral formation that hangs from the ceiling of limestone caves, formed over long periods by the gradual accumulation of minerals deposited by water dripping from the ceiling.
The cave was filled with a variety of beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, creating a breathtaking spectacle.
洞穴里充满了各种美丽的石笋和石钟乳,形成了一道令人叹为观止的奇观。