Stalagmite: meaning, definitions and examples

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stalagmite

 

[ stรฆlษ™ษกmaษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geological feature

A stalagmite is a mineral formation that rises from the floor of a cave due to the dripping of mineral-rich water from the ceiling. These formations typically consist of calcite, aragonite, or other minerals that are deposited over time as water drips and evaporates. Stalagmites grow upward, in contrast to stalactites, which hang from the ceiling. The rate of growth can vary greatly depending on the environmental conditions of the cave, such as humidity and air movement. Stalagmites can vary widely in size and shape, creating unique features in cave systems.

Synonyms

cave formation, mineral deposit

Examples of usage

  • The stalagmites in the cave were beautifully sculpted.
  • We learned about how stalagmites form during our geology tour.
  • Some stalagmites can be thousands of years old.

Translations

Translations of the word "stalagmite" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estalagmite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคฒเคพเค—เฅเคฎเคพเค‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stalagmit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ stalagmit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐะปะฐะบั‚ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stalagmit

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿณ็ญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท stalagmite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estalagmito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท stalagmit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„์ˆœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุงุนุฏ ุงู„ูƒู‡ูˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stalagmit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stalagmit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’Ÿไนณ็Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stalagmit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stalagmiti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ะฐะปะฐะบั‚ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ›แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stalagmit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estalagmito

Etymology

The word 'stalagmite' originates from the Greek word 'stalagma', meaning 'a drop' or 'that which drips'. The prefix 'stalag-' relates to 'stalactite', another cave formation that hangs from the ceiling and is derived from the same root. This etymology reflects the process of formation for both stalagmites and stalactites, as they are both the result of dripping mineral-rich water. The term has been used in scientific contexts since the 19th century to describe these geological formations, and it emphasizes the dynamic and slow processes that shape cave environments over long periods.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,265, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.