deglaciation
[ dee-gley-shee-ey-shuhn, -see- ]
nounGeology.
the gradual melting away of a glacier from the surface of a landmass.
Origin of deglaciation
1First recorded in 1890–95; de- + glaciation
Words Nearby deglaciation
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Scientific definitions for deglaciation
deglaciation
[ dē-glā′shē-ā′shən ]
The uncovering of land that was previously covered by a glacier. Deglaciation occurs when a glacier melts.
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