stalactites
(stal-ac-ti-tes)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. an icicleshaped mineral deposit usually calcite or aragonite hanging from the roof of a cavern formed from the dripping of mineralrich water
Example Sentence
The stalactites grow downward from the ceiling of a cave.
Synonyms
cave icicle; cave roof formation; cave roof deposi
Antonyms
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