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What is the noun for stalactitic?

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stalactite
  1. (geology) A secondary mineral deposit of calcium carbonate or another mineral, in shapes similar to icicles, that hangs from the roof of a cave.
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    1. “The explorers gazed in awe at the majestic stalactite hanging from the cave's ceiling, its pointed shape resembling a grand column reaching towards the earth.”
      “The decoration resembles a stalactite and consists of three-dimensional polygons, some with plane surfaces, and some with curved surfaces.”
      “A more satisfactory ending for the character might have been impalement from giant stalactite.”
stalactites
  1. plural of stalactite
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    1. “A train steams deep into the mountainside giving tourists a closer look at huge stalactites and stalagmites.”
      “The spring water was dripping from 10 pairs of stalactites, each over 100 metres in length.”
      “Similar to limestone stalactites, there are two forms, hollow cylindrically shaped soda straws, and the cone shaped drip pendants.”
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