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speleothem

Noun CEFR B2
ˈspiːliəˌθɛm

Definitions

Any secondary mineral, deposited in a natural cave by the action of water. Includes formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, and helictites.

Equivalents

Españolespeleotema
Françaisspéléothème
DeutschSpeläothem
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Examples

“But it is possible that the painting itself might be thousands of years older because the technique only assesses the age of a mineral deposit⟳, speleothem, that formed on the cave walls.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

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