stalactite

English

Group of stalactites in Brazil.

Etymology

From New Latin stalactites, from Ancient Greek σταλακτός (stalaktós, dripping).

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /stəˈlæktaɪt/
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈstæləktaɪt/

Noun

stalactite (plural stalactites)

  1. (geology) A secondary mineral deposit of calcium carbonate or another mineral, in shapes similar to icicles, that hangs from the roof of a cave.

Translations


French

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin stalactites, from Ancient Greek σταλακτός (stalaktós).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sta.lak.tit/
  • (file)

Noun

stalactite f (plural stalactites)

  1. (geology) stalactite
    Antonym: stalagmite

References

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