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Glaciation Definition & Meaning

glaciation
noun
  1. the condition of being covered with glaciers or masses of ice; the result of glacial action; "Agassiz recognized marks of glaciation all over northern Europe"
  2. the process of covering the earth with glaciers or masses of ice

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  • "alpine and continental glaciation"
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Frequently asked questions

What does glaciation mean?
the condition of being covered with glaciers or masses of ice; the result of glacial action; "Agassiz recognized marks of glaciation all over northern Europe" the process of covering the earth with glaciers or masses of ice
What part of speech is glaciation?
Glaciation is a noun.
How many definitions does glaciation have?
Glaciation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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