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glaciation

/ˌɡleɪ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

glaciationnoun

glaciations

Translations

The last glaciation significantly shaped the landscape of North America.

Последняя гляциация значительно изменила ландшафт Северной Америки.

Additional translations

ледниковое оледенение

ледниковый период

Definitions

The process or result of being covered by glaciers or ice sheets.

The last glaciation significantly shaped the landscape of North America.

A period of time during which glaciers covered a large part of the Earth's surface.

The Pleistocene epoch is known for its repeated glaciations.

Synonyms

glacial period

cold period

glacial epoch

ice age

glaciationadjective

/ˌɡleɪ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "glaciation cycles"

Definitions

Relating to or connected with a glaciation or glacial period, typically used before another noun.

Scientists analyzed glaciation patterns in the sediment cores.

Synonyms