单词 | stalagmite |
释义 | Word Frequency stalagmite(ˈstæləɡˌmaɪt) noun a cylindrical mass of calcium carbonate projecting upwards from the floor of a limestone cave: formed by precipitation from continually dripping water Compare stalactite Derived forms stalagmitic (ˌstæləɡˈmɪtɪk) or stalagmitical (ˌstalagˈmitical) adjective Word origin C17: from New Latin stalagmites, from Greek stalagmos dripping; related to Greek stalassein to drip; compare stalactite |
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