stalactite

stalactite synonyms

stalagmite compare stalactite and stalagmite
speleothem compare stalactite and speleothem
dripstone compare stalactite and dripstone
hoodmould compare stalactite and hoodmould
icicle compare stalactite and icicle

stalactite definitions

noun

  • Coordinate term: stalagmite 

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