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stalactite

/ˈstæl.ək.taɪt/

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noun

/ˈstæl.ək.taɪt/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее цилиндр из карбоната кальция, свисающий с потолка известняковой пещеры, образованный капанием воды, богатой минералами.

A noun referring to a cylinder of calcium carbonate that hangs from the roof of a limestone cave, formed by the dripping of mineral-rich water.

  1. Cave formationB2formalscientific

    A tapering, icicle-shaped mineral deposit that hangs from the ceiling of a limestone cave, formed by the slow dripping of mineral-rich water.

    ruСталактит

    • The cave was filled with beautiful stalactites hanging from the ceiling.
    • Stalactites can take thousands of years to form.
    • The tour guide pointed out a particularly long stalactite above our heads.
Forms
  • stalactites plural form
  • stalactites' possessive plural form
  • stalactite's possessive singular form