Stalactites Meaning in English
word · lemma: stalactite
stəˈlækˌtaɪts
stuh-LAK-tyts
stˈælɐktˌaɪts
st-AL-uhkt-EYTS
Definition
Stalactites are long, pointed formations of minerals that hang from the ceilings of caves, formed by the dripping of mineral-rich water.
Usage & Nuances
"Stalactites" specifically refers to cave formations that hang down; don't confuse with "stalagmites," which grow up from the floor. Most often used in scientific, educational, or travel contexts.
Spanish: estalactitasPortuguese (BR): estalactitesPortuguese (PT): estalactitesChinese (Simplified): 钟乳石（下垂）Chinese (Traditional): 鐘乳石（下垂）Hindi: शिलाबिंद (गुफा की छत से लटकने वाले पत्थर)Arabic: الصواعدBengali: স্ট্যালাকটাইটRussian: сталактитыJapanese: 鍾乳石（天井から）Vietnamese: thạch nhũ (treo xuống)Korean: 종유석Turkish: sarkıtUrdu: چٹان کے چھت سے لٹکنے والے معدنی ستون (اسٹالکٹائٹس)Indonesian: stalaktit
Example Sentences
We saw many stalactites in the cave.
basic
Stalactites hang down from the ceiling.
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The guide explained how stalactites are formed.
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Be careful—the stalactites might drip water on your head!
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The largest stalactites in the world are over twenty meters long.
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It's hard to tell stalactites and stalagmites apart, but remember: stalactites hang from above.
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