SPELEOTHEM


Meaning of SPELEOTHEM in English

[ 'spi:lɪə(ʊ)θɛm ]

■ noun Geology a structure formed in a cave by the deposition of minerals from water, e.g. a stalactite or stalagmite.

Origin

1950s: from Gk spēlaion 'cave' + thema 'deposit'.

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