helictite

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helictite

noun helictites

A speleothem found in limestone caves that changes its axis from the vertical at one or more stages during its growth.

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noun speleothem

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@misc{helictite_2026,
  title = {helictite},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/helictite},
  urldate = {2026-11-07}
}