sta·lac·tite (st -l k t t , stlk-)n. An icicle-shaped mineral deposit, usually calcite or aragonite, hanging from the roof of a cavern, formed from the dripping of mineral-rich water. [New Latin stalact t s, from Greek stalaktos, dripping, from stalassein, stalak-, to drip.]sta·lac ti·form adj.stal ac·titic (stlk-t tk, st-lk-) adj. |
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