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glacier
/ˈɡleɪ.ʃər/
[/ˈɡleɪ.ʃər/]
slow-moving ice mass
Advancednoun
Definition
A large, slow-moving mass of ice formed from compacted snow over many years.
Example
Scientists measured how quickly the ancient glacier was melting because of rising global temperatures.
Scientists measured how quickly the ancient glacier was melting because of rising global temperatures.
Etymology
From French 'glacier', from 'glace', ice, from Latin 'glacies'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in geography and climate-change discussions.