stalagmite

/ˈstæləɡaɪt, -ɡaɪt, -mɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A cone-shaped or columnar formation of calcium carbonate, typically created by the dripping of mineral-rich water in a cave.

“The stalagmites in the cave were formed over thousands of years.”

Synonyms

  • cave formation
  • speleothem

Antonyms

  • stalactite