stalactites

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Phonetic Respelling: [ (stuh-lak-teyets) ]

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n. an icicle-shaped mineral deposit usually calcite or aragonite hanging from the roof of a cavern formed from the dripping of mineral-rich water

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The stalactites grow downward from the ceiling of a cave.

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The stalactites grow downward from the ceiling of a cave.

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cave icicle; cave roof formation; cave roof deposi

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stalagmite

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