glaciate

[ gley-shee-eyt, -see- ]

verb (used with object)

, gla·ci·at·ed, gla·ci·at·ing.

1. to cover with ice or glaciers.
2. to affect by glacial action.

verb (used without object)

, gla·ci·at·ed, gla·ci·at·ing.

1. to become frozen or covered with ice or glaciers.

glaciate

/ ˈɡleɪsɪˌeɪt /

verb

1. to cover or become covered with glaciers or masses of ice
2. tr to subject to the effects of glaciers, such as denudation and erosion

Derived Forms

• ˌglaciˈation, noun

Other Words From

• glaci·ation noun
• un·glaci·ated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of glaciate¹

1615–25; < Latin glaciātus (past participle of glaciāre to freeze), equivalent to glaci ( ēs ) ice + -ātus -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Trek to Lake Ann, catch a glimpse of the high glaciated peaks, and traverse a narrow ridgeline surrounded by mountains as far as the eye can see.

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