Which phenomenon inhibits stalactite formation immediately downstream acidic industrial discharge?

💡 Explanation

Reduced carbonate saturation inhibits stalactite growth because *kinetic inhibition* lowers the concentration of dissolved calcium carbonate; therefore crystal nucleation struggles to form, rather than continue to precipitate as with increased temperature or airflow.

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