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speleothem

n. (context geology English) Any mineral deposited in a cave by the action of water.

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Speleothem

A speleothem (; Greek: "cave deposit"), commonly known as a cave formation, is a secondary mineral deposit formed in a cave. Speleothems typically form in limestone or dolostone solutional caves.

Usage examples of "speleothem".

The tunnel wound through several rooms and grottos where Cory noticed unique helictite speleothems, formations composed of calcium carbonate.

Fortunately, it had no spiky speleothems hanging from its low ceiling.