245 reported on the synthesis of linear but alsobranched polymers prepared by di-, tri-, and tetra-alkyne andazide monomers like the combination of tripropargylamine(B 3)and(dihydroxymethyl)(diazidomethyl)amine(A 2)(com-pare the general outline in Scheme 17).
When discussing mineral formations in caves, we often talk about stalactites and stalagmites. A stalactite is an icicle-shaped formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave, and is produced by precipitation of minerals from water dripping through the cave ceiling. Most stalactites have pointed tips.
The water dripping from the end of a stalactite falls to the floor of a cave and deposits more calcite into a mound. Soon enough, a stalagmite will form in a conelike shape. This is why you usually find stalactites and stalagmites in pairs, and sometimes they'll even grow together to form one big column.