What does speleothem mean?
A speleothem is a deposit of minerals that forms in a cave, typically through the action of dripping water. Speleothems can take many forms, including stalactites, stalagmites, and flowstones.
Example
"The cave was filled with stunning speleothems that had formed over thousands of years."
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