Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
glaciate
verb
/ˈɡleɪ.ʃi.eɪt/
Definition
To cover or form with ice, typically referring to process of glaciation.
Examples
- The valley was glaciated during the last ice age.
- Scientists study how regions of the Earth can glaciate over thousands of years.
- The glaciated mountains present stunning views year-round.
Meaning
Glaciate refers to the act of becoming or causing to become covered with ice, often used in the context of climate change and geological processes.
Synonyms
- ice
- freeze
- cover with ice
