glaciation
Pronunciation
/ˌɡɫeɪʃiˈeɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "glaciation"in English

Glaciation
01

the geological process involving the expansion and movement of glaciers, shaping landscapes through erosion, deposition, and the formation of distinctive glacial landforms

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
glaciations
Examples
The Great Lakes were formed during past glaciation periods when massive ice sheets shaped the landscape.
02

the state or condition of a region being covered by glaciers or ice as a result of glacial activity

Examples
The valley 's glaciation persisted for thousands of years.
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