deglaciation

[ dee-gley-shee-ey-shuhn, -see- ]

nounGeology.
  1. the gradual melting away of a glacier from the surface of a landmass.

Origin of deglaciation

1
First recorded in 1890–95; de- + glaciation

Words Nearby deglaciation

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Scientific definitions for deglaciation

deglaciation

[ dē-glā′shē-āshən ]


  1. The uncovering of land that was previously covered by a glacier. Deglaciation occurs when a glacier melts.

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