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Word | Stalactite |
Hindi Meaning | आरोही निक्षेप, पत्थर का अवरोही निक्षेप, पत्थर का अवरोही निक्षेप, चूना मिले हुए जल के टपकाव से बना हुआ गुफा की छत में से लटकता हुआ, चूने के कार्बोनेट का जमाव जो गुफां की छत से लटकता रहता है, आरोही |
a cylinder of calcium carbonate hanging from the roof of a limestone cave / 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. / a tapering structure hanging like an icicle from the roof of a cave, formed of calcium salts deposited by dripping water., | |
Usage | ⇒ One can find a number of stalactites in Amarnath caves ⇒ Originally formed by a subterranean stream, then flooded by the sea, it is a rare opportunity to dive in salt water among stalactites and stalagmites. |
Synonyms | icicle, stone, barrel, coating, covering, cylinder, lining, stalactites, stalagmite, crust, drapery, incrustation, pendant, scab, scale, shell, pipe, roll, roller, stalaclining, |
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