Definition of Stalactite
Sta`lac´tite
Pronunciation:
~tīt
n.
1.
(Geol.)
A
pendent
cone
or
cylinder
of
calcium
carbonate
resembling
an
icicle
in
form
and
mode
of
attachment
.
Stalactites
are
found
depending
from
the
roof
or
sides
of
caverns
,
and
are
produced
by
deposition
from
waters
which
have
percolated
through
,
and
partially
dissolved
,
the
overlying
limestone
rocks
.
Related Words
cave
,
cylinder
,
dripstone
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