stalactite
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/stəˈlæktaɪt/
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/ˈstæləktaɪt/
noun
R
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.
translation
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.
Word Forms
Plural
stalactites