glaciated

UK
/ˈɡleɪʃieɪtɪd/
US
/ˈɡleɪʃieɪtɪd/

Translations

glaciatedadjective
more glaciated
Comp.
most glaciated
Super.
UK
/ˈɡleɪʃieɪtɪd/
US
/ˈɡleɪʃieɪtɪd/
The glaciated landscape was a breathtaking sight.
Le paysage englacé était d'une beauté à couper le souffle.
Additional translations
glaciaireSurtout pour un relief ou un paysage façonné par l'action des glaciers.
glaciatedpast participle
UK
/ˈɡleɪ.si.eɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˈɡleɪ.si.eɪ.tɪd/
Functions as a participial adjective derived from the verb "glaciate".
modelé par les glaciersPour exprimer le résultat de l'action des glaciers sur un relief ou une région.
Much of northern Europe remains glaciated from the last ice age.
Une grande partie de l'Europe du Nord reste modelée par les glaciers depuis la dernière période glaciaire.
glaciateverb

glaciated

Past Simple

glaciated
Past Simple
glaciated
Past Participle
glaciating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡleɪʃieɪt/
US
/ˈɡleɪʃieɪt/
glacerRendre glacé ou recouvrir d’une couche de glace.
Spray from the waterfall can glaciate the surrounding rocks in winter.
Les embruns de la cascade peuvent glacer les rochers environnants en hiver.
Additional translations
glacierSens géologique, rare et technique.
Synonyms
cover with ice

Definitions

glaciatedadjective
Covered with glaciers or ice sheets.
The glaciated landscape was a breathtaking sight, with vast expanses of ice stretching to the horizon.
Shaped or affected by the action of glaciers.
The glaciated valleys were carved out by ancient glaciers, leaving behind steep cliffs and deep gorges.
glaciatedpast participle
Having been covered by or subjected to the action of glaciers.
Much of northern Europe remains glaciated from the last ice age.
glaciateverb
To cover or erode with ice or glaciers; to subject land or rock to glacial action.
Advancing ice sheets glaciated the northern plains, carving out lakes and valleys.
(intransitive) To become covered by glaciers or by ice; to undergo glaciation.
High-altitude peaks began to glaciate as the climate cooled.
To freeze or make icy; to form a surface layer of ice on something.
Spray from the waterfall can glaciate the surrounding rocks in winter.