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stalactite a cylindrical mass of calcium carbonate hanging from the roof of a limestone cave: formed by precipitation from continually dripping water stalactite [stə′lak‚tīt] (geology) A conical or roughly cylindrical speleothem formed by dripping water and hanging from the roof of a cave; usually composed of calcium carbonate. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The two formations best known to noncavers, however, bear the names stalactite and stalagmite. It's probably been a while since you've heard the words stalactite and stalagmite - or maybe never. This Idaho State education site has a hands-on activity on calcium's role in stalactite and stalagmite formation in caves: imnh. |
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