Synonyms for speleothem
- noun
- American English
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Any secondary mineral, deposited in a natural cave by the action of water. Includes formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, and helictites.
Related words
- Other spellings
- speleotherm
Forms
- Plural
- speleothems
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| speleothem | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.