subglacial
Americanadjective
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beneath a glacier.
a subglacial stream.
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formerly beneath a glacier.
a subglacial deposit.
adjective
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Submarine and subglacial eruptions interact with water in ways that can produce unusual chemical signatures.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 20, 2026
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
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
In Antarctica, subglacial meltwater is generated from melting that occurs where the ice sits on continental bedrock.
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
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