Glacial
Glacial
Glacial (pronounced: /ˈɡleɪʃəl/) is an adjective that originates from the Latin word glacies meaning ice. It is used to describe anything pertaining to glaciers, the slow-moving masses of ice, or extremely cold temperatures.
Etymology
The term 'glacial' is derived from the Latin word glacies which means ice. It was first used in the English language in the mid-17th century.
Definition
Glacial refers to anything related to glaciers, which are large, slow-moving masses of ice. It can also describe temperatures that are extremely cold, similar to those of a glacier.
Related Terms
- Glacier: A large, slow-moving mass of ice, formed from compacted layers of snow, that slowly deforms and flows in response to gravity.
- Ice Age: A period of long-term reduction in the temperature of Earth's surface and atmosphere, resulting in the presence or expansion of continental and polar ice sheets and alpine glaciers.
- Glaciology: The scientific study of glaciers and ice sheets and their interactions with the Earth's geosphere, biosphere and atmosphere.
- Glacial Period: An interval of time within an ice age that is marked by colder temperatures and glacier advances.
- Glacial Erosion: The process of wearing away of the Earth's surface by the movement of a glacier.
Pronunciation
The term 'glacial' is pronounced as /ˈɡleɪʃəl/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Glacial
- Wikipedia's article - Glacial
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