Definition of glaciation Glaciation
/glejˌʃiejˈʃʌn/ - [gleysheeeyshun] - gla•ci•a•tion
We found 7 definitions of glaciation from 4 different sources.
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What does glaciation mean?
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NounPlural: glaciations |
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| glaciation - the process of covering the earth with glaciers or masses of ice | ||
| geologic process, geological process (geology) a natural process whereby geological features are modified | ||
| riss glaciation the next-to-last Pleistocene glaciation in the Alps and the deposits laid down at that time | ||
| saale glaciation the next-to-last Pleistocene glaciation in northern Europe and the deposits laid down at that time | ||
| glaciation - the condition of being covered with glaciers or masses of ice; the result of glacial action; "Agassiz recognized marks of glaciation all over northern Europe" | ||
| environmental condition the state of the environment | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- glaciation (n.)
Act of freezing. - glaciation (n.)
That which is formed by freezing; ice. - glaciation (n.)
The process of glaciating, or the state of being glaciated; the production of glacial phenomena.
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glaciation
The formation, movement, and recession of glaciers or ice sheets.
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🔤- glaciation, noun, singular of glaciations.
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