Meaning of the word stalactite in English

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stalactite

US /stə.ˈlæk.taɪt/
UK /ˈstæl.ək.taɪt/
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Noun

a tapering formation hanging from the roof of a cave, formed of calcium carbonate deposited by dripping water.

Example:
The cave was adorned with numerous glistening stalactites.
Water slowly drips from the tip of each stalactite.
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