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glaciation

/ˌɡlæsɪˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does glaciation mean?

noun

The process of forming or covering a region with ice, or a period of time during which this process occurs. A period of time characterized by the presence of ice.

Example

"The glaciation of the northern hemisphere during the last ice age had a profound impact on the environment and the species that lived there."

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