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stalactites

Pronunciación: [stəˈlæktaɪts]

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Cómo usar stalactites en una oración: 2 significados y 6 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «geology»

(noun) stalactites are long, hanging structures that form from mineral deposits in caves. They look like icicles and are made when water drips from the ceiling and leaves minerals behind as it evaporates.

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I saw beautiful stalactites hanging from the roof of the cave during our field trip.

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There were no stalactites in that dry cave; the conditions weren't right for them to form.

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What do stalactites look like, and how are they formed?

Contexto: «environment»

(noun) stalactites can also refer to any similar formations that hang down from the ceiling in a watery environment, although they are mostly discussed in terms of caves.

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The aquarium had some stalactite-like formations that made the underwater scene more interesting.

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In the desert, you won’t find stalactites because there's not enough water to create them.

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Can you find stalactites in places other than caves?

Cómo se pronuncia stalactites

Pronunciación: [stəˈlæktaɪts]

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