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复数形式
stalactites
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钟乳石, 悬挂的矿物形成
a tapering, icicle-like mineral formation hanging from the roof of a cave or underground structure, typically composed of calcium carbonate deposited by dripping water containing dissolved minerals
- Caves often feature beautiful stalactites formed over time by mineral-rich water dripping from the ceiling.
洞穴中常有美丽的钟乳石，它们是由富含矿物质的水从洞顶滴落，经过长时间形成的。
- The slow accumulation of minerals creates intricate patterns on the surface of stalactites.
矿物质的缓慢积累在钟乳石表面形成了复杂的图案。
- Stalactites can form in man-made structures like mines or tunnels if conditions are suitable.
如果条件合适，钟乳石可以在矿井或隧道等人造结构中形成。
- Speleologists study stalactites to understand the geological processes shaping underground environments.
洞穴学家研究钟乳石以了解塑造地下环境的地质过程。
- The growth rate of a stalactite depends on factors such as mineral content and water flow.
钟乳石的生长速度取决于矿物质含量和水流等因素。