Associations to the word «Stalactite»

Wiktionary

STALACTITE, noun. (geology) A mineral deposit of calcium carbonate, in shapes similar to icicles, that hangs from the roof of a cave.

Dictionary definition

STALACTITE, noun. A cylinder of calcium carbonate hanging from the roof of a limestone cave.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.