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stalagmite
noun sta·lag·mite \stə-ˈlag-ˌmīt also ˈsta-ləg-\
: a pointed piece of rock that sticks up from the floor of a cave and that is formed by dripping water which contains minerals
Full Definition of STALAGMITE
: a deposit of calcium carbonate like an inverted stalactite formed on the floor of a cave by the drip of calcareous water
— sta·lag·mit·ic \ˌsta-(ˌ)lag-ˈmi-tik, stə-ˌ\ adjective
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Origin of STALAGMITE
New Latin stalagmites, from Greek stalagma drop or stalagmos dripping, from stalassein to let drip
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stalagmite
noun sta·lag·mite \stə-ˈlag-ˌmīt\
Definition of STALAGMITE for Kids
: a deposit like an upside down stalactite formed by the dripping of water containing minerals onto the floor of a cave
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