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The Adobe Flash Player is required in order to view this content. You can get it here: stalactiteOne entry found. Main Entry: sta·lac·tite Pronunciation: \stə-ˈlak-ˌtīt also ˈsta-lək-\ Function: noun Etymology: New Latin stalactites, from Greek stalaktos dripping, from stalassein to let drip Date: 1677 : a deposit of calcium carbonate (as calcite) resembling an icicle hanging from the roof or sides of a cave — sta·lac·tit·ic \ˌsta-(ˌ)lak-ˈti-tik, stə-ˌ\ adjective 
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