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helictite

/hɛˈlɪktʌɪt

noun Geology

A distorted form of stalactite, typically resembling a twig.This has all the usual features one might expect in a cave - hundreds of stalagmites, stalactites and even helictites (strangely twisted stalactites)....

At Lehman Caves, sign up early for one of the guided tours through an otherworldly half mile of stalactites, stalagmites, and twisting, straw-shaped helictites.
Near the end, a moderate crawl led to another cluster of crystals and helictites, though only a few of the group bothered with the crawl.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Greek heliktos 'twisted', on the pattern of stalactite.

单词	helictite
释义	helictite /hɛˈlɪktʌɪt / noun Geology A distorted form of stalactite, typically resembling a twig.This has all the usual features one might expect in a cave - hundreds of stalagmites, stalactites and even helictites (strangely twisted stalactites).... At Lehman Caves, sign up early for one of the guided tours through an otherworldly half mile of stalactites, stalagmites, and twisting, straw-shaped helictites. Near the end, a moderate crawl led to another cluster of crystals and helictites, though only a few of the group bothered with the crawl. Origin Late 19th century: from Greek heliktos 'twisted', on the pattern of stalactite.
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