鍾しょう乳にゅう石せき

noun

stalactite

A geological formation hanging from the ceiling of a cave, formed by mineral deposits. Often contrasted with 石筍 (stalagmite).

See also: 石筍

• 鍾しょう乳にゅう洞どうには大おおきな鍾しょう乳にゅう石せきがいくつも垂たれ下さがっていた。

  In the limestone cave, many large stalactites were hanging down.