Definitions for stalactite
stəˈlæk taɪt, ˈstæl əkˌtaɪtsta·lac·tite

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. stalactitenoun

   a cylinder of calcium carbonate hanging from the roof of a limestone cave

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. stalactitenoun

   A mineral deposit of calcium carbonate, in shapes similar to icicles, that hangs from the roof of a cave.

2. Etymology: From σταλακτός.

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1. stalactite

   A stalactite is a type of formation that hangs from the ceiling of caves, hot springs, or manmade structures such as bridges and mines. It is produced by the deposition of minerals from water drips, and it generally tapers to a point, growing downwards. It is most commonly composed of calcium carbonate, but can also be formed from other minerals.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stalactitenoun

   a pendent cone or cylinder of calcium carbonate resembling an icicle in form and mode of attachment. Stalactites are found depending from the roof or sides of caverns, and are produced by deposition from waters which have percolated through, and partially dissolved, the overlying limestone rocks

2. Stalactitenoun

   in an extended sense, any mineral or rock of similar form and origin; as, a stalactite of lava

3. Etymology: [Gr. stalakto`s oozing out in drops, dropping, fr. stala`zein to drop: cf. F. stalactite.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stalactite

   A stalactite is a type of speleothem that hangs from the ceiling of limestone caves. It is a type of dripstone. The corresponding formation on the floor of the cave is known as a stalagmite.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stalactite

   sta-lak′tīt, n. a deposit of carbonate of lime, hanging like an icicle from the roof of a cavern, formed by the dripping of water.—adjs. Stalac′tic, -al, Stalactit′ic, -al, having the form or properties of a stalactite; Stalac′tiform, like a stalactite. [Gr. stalaktos—stalazein, to drip.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stalactite

   a cone of carbonate of lime attached like an icicle to the roof of a cavern, and formed by the dripping of water charged with the carbonate from the rock above; Stalagmite being the name given to the cone formed on the floor by the dripping from a stalactite above.

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   • Cylinder

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of stalactite in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of stalactite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=stalactite
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Stalactite
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stalactite
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=stalactite
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=stalactite
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Stalactite