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de-glaciation
de·gla·ci·a·tion
/
diˌgleɪ
ʃiˈeɪ
ʃən, -si-
/
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[
dee-gley-shee-
ey
-sh
uh
n, -see-
]
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noun
Geology
.
the gradual melting away of a glacier from the surface of a landmass.
Origin:
1890–95;
de-
+
glaciation
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deglaciation
(dē-glā'shē-ā'shən)
Pronunciation Key
The uncovering of land that was previously covered by a glacier. Deglaciation occurs when a glacier melts.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
Copyright © 2002. Published by Houghton Mifflin. All rights reserved.
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