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.
洞穴裡充滿了各種美麗的石筍和石鐘乳,形成了一道令人嘆為觀止的奇觀。