deglaciation

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English

Etymology

From de- +‎ glaciation.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /diɡleɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
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  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

deglaciation (plural deglaciations)

  1. (climatology, paleontology) The removal of all glacial land ice from a region, usually by melting.

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