transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈstæləktaɪt ]
n. a deposit of calcium carbonate having the shape of a large icicle, formed by the trickling of water from the roof of a cave, cliff overhang, etc. øøstalactic adj. stalactiform adj. stalactitic adj. [mod.L stalactites f. Gk stalaktos dripping f. stalasso drip]