stalagmite
sta
ˈstæ
stā
lag
ləg
lēg
mite
ˌmaɪt
mait
/stˈælɐɡmˌa‍ɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "stalagmite"in English

Stalagmite
01

a cone-shaped mineral formation rising from the floor of a cave or underground structure, formed by the deposition of minerals from dripping water containing dissolved substances

Examples
Caves exhibit stalagmites, which grow upward from the cave floor due to mineral-rich water dripping from above.
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