stalactite
IPA: stˈɔɫæktaɪt
noun
- (geology) A secondary mineral deposit of calcium carbonate or another mineral, in shapes similar to icicles, that hangs from the roof of a cave.
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Examples of "stalactite" in Sentences
- The underground cave was filled with stunning stalactites hanging from the ceiling
- As we walked deeper into the cavern, the stalactites seemed to glow in the dim light
- The tour guide pointed out a particularly large stalactite that had formed over centuries
- I couldn't resist reaching up to touch the smooth surface of the stalactite hanging above me
- The sound of dripping water echoed off the walls, creating an eerie atmosphere around the stalactites
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