deglaciation

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ glaciation.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /diɡleɪʃiˈeɪʃən/

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• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

deglaciation (plural deglaciations)

1. (climatology, paleontology) The removal of all glacial land ice from a region, usually by melting.

Synonyms

• deglacierization