stalactite

Meanings

• noun

  A long, pointed deposit of calcite or aragonite formed by the deposition of calcium carbonate from water dripping from the ceiling of a cave.

  - "The stalactites in the cave were breathtakingly beautiful."
  - "Visitors were warned not to touch the fragile stalactites."

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Variants

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stalactite , stalactites , stalactitic

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Etymology

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From Greek stalaktos, a drip or drop, from stallein to drip.

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Trivia

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1. Stalactites can take thousands to millions of years to form.

2. The longest known stalactite is located in the Deer Cave in Borneo, and measures over 9.5 meters (31 feet) in length.

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Related Concepts

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1. stalagmite: A conical deposit of minerals that forms on the floor of a cave from water dripping from a stalactite above.

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Culture

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Stalactites have been a popular subject in art, particularly in the form of sculptures and paintings. They are also featured in various forms of literature, including poetry and prose.

How to Memorize "stalactite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cave with stalactites hanging from the ceiling, each one long and pointed, slowly dripping water.

2. associate
   

   - Think of stalactites as icicles, but instead of forming in cold weather, they form in caves.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'stalactite' by breaking it down: 'Stal' means drip, and 'actite' means a mineral deposit.

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