deglaciation
[ dee-gley-shee-ey-shuh n, -see- ]
/ diˌgleɪ ʃiˈeɪ ʃən, -si- /
noun Geology.
the gradual melting away of a glacier from the surface of a landmass.
Origin of deglaciation
First recorded in 1890–95;
de- +
glaciation
Words nearby deglaciation
degeneration,
degenerative,
degenerative joint disease,
degerm,
degerminate,
deglaciation,
deglamorize,
deglaze,
degloss,
degloving,
deglut
Scientific definitions for deglaciation
deglaciation
[ dē-glā′shē-ā′shən ]
The uncovering of land that was previously covered by a glacier. Deglaciation occurs when a glacier melts.