stalactites

[US]/stəˈlæk.taɪts/
[UK]/stəˈlæk.taɪts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a type of mineral formation hanging from the ceiling of caves

Phrases & Collocations

stalactites formation

stalactites cave

stalactites and stalagmites

stalactites growth

colorful stalactites

long stalactites

hanging stalactites

ice stalactites

natural stalactites

beautiful stalactites

Example Sentences

stalactites hang from the ceiling of the cave.

we saw beautiful stalactites during our cave tour.

stalactites can take thousands of years to form.

tourists are often amazed by the size of the stalactites.

the stalactites glisten under the light of our flashlights.

some stalactites resemble icicles hanging from the roof.

researchers study stalactites to understand past climates.

stalactites are formed by mineral deposits from dripping water.

we took many photos of the stunning stalactites.

some caves have the longest stalactites in the world.

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