subglacial

American  

[suhb-gley-shuhl] / sʌbˈgleɪ ʃəl /

adjective

1. beneath a glacier.

   a subglacial stream.

2. formerly beneath a glacier.

   a subglacial deposit.

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subglacial British  

/ sʌbˈɡleɪsɪəl /

adjective

1. formed or occurring at the bottom of a glacier

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Other Word Forms

• subglacially adverb

Etymology

Origin of subglacial

First recorded in 1810–20; sub- + glacial

Example Sentences

Bell is a research professor at Columbia University who has led 10 expeditions to Antarctica and Greenland in part to study deep subglacial lakes.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2025

While Fretwell cautioned he is not an expert in lacustrine habitats, meaning large bodies of water where life may be possible, he said Bedmap3 will help inform new studies of subglacial lakes.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2025

"If there is a doomsday story here it isn't subglacial discharge," said Greenbaum.

From Science Daily • Oct. 27, 2023

The model's simulations revealed that adding in subglacial discharge reconciled the melt rates seen at Denman and Scott Glaciers.

From Science Daily • Oct. 27, 2023

“Says the girl sitting outside in subglacial temps while the vampires are out looking for a snack with sprinkles.”

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone