Glaciation

Pronunciation: /ˌɡleɪʃiːˈeɪʃən/

Glaciation (noun)

  1. A period when large areas are covered by ice and glaciers.

Examples

  • The glaciation affected many regions around the world.
  • Glaciation is a process where ice covers large areas.

Common collocations: cause glaciation, study glaciation, impact of glaciation

Synonyms of Glaciation

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Glaciation

  • the process of ice melting and retreating