Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
glaciate
verb
/ˈɡleɪ.ʃi.eɪt/
Definition
To cover or become covered with ice; to turn into a glacier or to form glaciers.
Examples
- The valley was glaciated during the last Ice Age, shaping its current landscape.
- Scientists predict that given climate change, some regions may begin to glaciate again in the future.
Meaning
Glaciate refers to the process of ice formation or the period when glaciers occur, often affecting landscapes and climates.
Synonyms
- freeze
- ice over
- glacierize
