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Vocabulary Entry
stalagmite
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noun
A stalagmite is a mineral formation that rises from the floor of a cave, created by the accumulation of mineral deposits from dripping water.
Example Sentences
"The stalagmites in the cave glistened under the light."
"We saw a beautiful stalagmite that was over ten feet tall."
"The guide explained how stalagmites form over thousands of years."