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Stalactite - Wikipedia
a mineral formation that hangs from the ceiling of caves, hot springs, or man-made structures such as bridges and mines. en.wikipedia.org
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What is the difference between a stalactite and a stalagmite?
A stalactite is an icicle-shaped formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave and is produced by precipitation of minerals from water dripping through the ... oceanexplorer.noaa.gov
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STALACTITE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of STALACTITE is a deposit of calcium carbonate (such as calcite) resembling an icicle hanging from the roof or sides of a cave. www.merriam-webster.com
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stalactite
stalactite (ˈstælæktaɪt, stəˈlæktaɪt) Also 9 stalactyte. [Anglicized form of stalactites. Cf. F. stalactit (1752 in Hatz.-Darm.), G. stalaktit. Here and in stalagmite some U.S. Dicts. recognize only the second of the two pronunciations given.] 1. a. An icicle-like formation of calcium carbonate, dep... Oxford English Dictionary
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Stalactite - Speleothems - Showcaves.com
Stalactites are deposited by driping water. The drop is formed at the ceiling by water coming down a crack, held against gravity by the surface tension of the ... www.showcaves.com
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STALACTITE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
a column of rock that hangs from the roof of a cave and is formed over a very long period of time by drops of water containing lime falling from the roof. dictionary.cambridge.org
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Eberstadt Stalactite Cave
The Eberstadt Stalactite Cave (or Eberstadter Tropfsteinhöhle) is a German show cave located in Bauland at the transition of Southeastern Odenwald forest About the cave The Eberstadt Stalactite Cave is a dripstone cave in Bauland at the transition of Southeastern Odenwald in the North of Baden-Württemberg wikipedia.org
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Dripstone Cave Steinplatte World of Geology
Stalactites that grow from the cave ceiling towards the floor are called stalactites. Those growing upwards from the floor are called stalagmites. www.steinplatte.tirol
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Stalactite | Definition, Formation & Examples - Study.com
Stalactites are mineral-based structures formed from dripping water and hang from the ceilings of caves. Stalagmites are mineral-based formations that rise ... study.com
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Stalactite and stalagmite | Cave formations, Limestone ... - Britannica
A stalactite hangs like an icicle from the ceiling or sides of a cavern. A stalagmite appears like an inverted stalactite, rising from the floor of a cavern. www.britannica.com
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Stalactite - Etymology, Origin & Meaning
Originating from Greek stalaktos meaning "dripping," stalactite (from Modern Latin) describes a hanging formation of lime carbonate in caves formed by ... www.etymonline.com
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Stalactites, Stalagmites, and Cave Formations - National Park Service
Stalagmites and stalactites are some of the best known cave formations. They are icicle-shaped deposits that form when water dissolves overlying ... www.nps.gov
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stalactite
stalactite/ˈstləktaɪt; ?@ stəˈlæktaɪt; stə`læktaɪt/ nicicle-shaped formation of lime hanging from the roof ofa cave, formed by the steady dripping of water containingminerals 钟乳石; 石钟乳; 石乳. 牛津英汉双解词典
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Ice stalactite
Ice stalactite may refer to: Ice stalactites – a stalactite ice formation in a cave Brinicle – an icicle forming under sea ice wikipedia.org
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stalagmite
stalagmite/ˈstləgmaɪt; ?@ stəˈlægmaɪt; stə`læɡmaɪt/ nformation of lime extending upwards like a pillar from the floor of a cave as water from a stalactite drips onto it 石笋. =>illus at stalactite 见 stalactite 插图. 牛津英汉双解词典
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