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Grade 7
(stal-ac-tite) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a mineral formation hanging from a cave ceiling.

Example Sentence

I bent my head to avoid the stalactite hanging from the roof of the cave.

More Example Sentences

Visitors admired the long stalactite.

Synonyms

cave icicle; mineral formation

Antonyms

stalagmite

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