stalactite

[US]/'stæləktaɪt/
[UK]/stə'læktaɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. stalactite

Example Sentences

the form of stalactites

stalactites of curious forms;

At the south of the hall, there is a vivid stalactite like a live lion at the ajar antre, so the hall was named “Lion hall”.

The cave was filled with impressive stalactites.

Exploring the cave, we marveled at the beauty of the stalactites.

The guide pointed out the different formations of stalactites.

The stalactites in the cave were illuminated by colorful lights.

Stalactites are formed by the dripping of mineral-rich water.

The stalactites in the cave were said to be millions of years old.

Visitors were amazed by the size of the stalactites hanging from the ceiling.

The stalactites glistened with moisture in the dimly lit cave.

The stalactites formed intricate patterns over centuries.

The sound of dripping water echoed off the stalactites in the cave.

Real-world Examples

" It has stalactites and stalagmites in many shapes and colors, even red" .

Source: VOA Slow English - Entertainment

We explored hundreds of feet underground, standing beneath dripping stalactites in New Mexico.

Source: Obama's weekly television address.

Stalactites form as trickling water deposits tiny quantities of rock over hundreds or thousands of years.

Source: Beautiful China

The cave itself is full of stalactites which are rock formations that look like they are dripping.

Source: Learn English with Matthew.

Dripping from a cave ceiling, this creates stalactites and stalagmites.

Source: The Economist Science and Technology

Stalactites are on the tops or sides of the cave.

Source: Airborne English Classroom: Advanced Edition - Peng Menghui English

At Waitomo Glowworm Caves, you can observe stalactites and stalagmites.

Source: Global Fun Guide

For nearly 10 days, they survived on water dripping from stalactites in the cave.

Source: VOA Special July 2018 Collection

But that which formed steps under our feet became stalactites overhead.

Source: The Journey to the Heart of the Earth

Stalactites hang tight to the ceiling.

Source: Airborne English Classroom: Advanced Edition - Peng Menghui English

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