stalagmite
(stal-ag-mite)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. a conical mineral deposit usually calcite or aragonite built up on the floor of a cavern formed from the dripping of mineralrich water
Example Sentence
A stalagmite is found in a cave.
Synonyms
inverted stalactite; cave drip; cave formation
Antonyms
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