speleothem

n. [地]洞穴堆积物(如钟乳石)

发音

US /ˈspiːliəˌθɛm/
UK /ˈspiːlioʊˌθɛm/

词形变化

speleothems 复数 speleothems

别名

speleotherm

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

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

    洞穴沉积物

    地质

词源

From Ancient Greek σπήλαιον (spḗlaion, “cave”) + θέμα (théma, “what is laid down”).

来源：wiktionary