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glaciated

/ˈɡleɪ.si.eɪ.tɪd/

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adjective

/ˈɡleɪ.si.eɪ.tɪd/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает земную поверхность, которая была покрыта или подверглась воздействию ледника, часто относится к геологическим особенностям, сформированным льдом.

Describes a land surface that has been covered or affected by a glacier, often referring to geological features shaped by ice.

  1. Covered by glaciersC1formal

    Describes an area of land that is or was covered by a glacier or ice sheet.

    ruПокрытый ледниками

    • The glaciated valleys of Norway are famous for their beauty.
    • Scientists study glaciated landscapes to understand climate change.
    • The region was heavily glaciated during the last ice age.

    Synonymsglacial

Forms
  • more glaciated comparative form
  • most glaciated superlative form

verb

glaciate/ˈɡleɪ.si.eɪt/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для описания процесса покрытия или покрытия ледниками или льдом, обычно в геологическом контексте.

A verb used to describe the process of covering or becoming covered with glaciers or ice, typically in a geological context.

  1. Cover with ice or snowC1formalscientific

    To cover an area with ice, snow, or a glacier.

    ruПокрывать льдом

    • During the last ice age, vast regions were glaciated.
    • The mountains were glaciated by the advancing ice sheet.
    • Scientists study how landscapes become glaciated over time.

    Synonymsfreezefrostice

  2. Become frozen and covered with glaciersC1formalscientific

    To become frozen and covered by glaciers, typically referring to a region or landmass.

    ruОледенеть

    • The polar regions began to glaciate thousands of years ago.
    • As the climate cooled, the entire valley glaciated.
    • The process of glaciation can take centuries to complete.

    Synonymsfreezeice overice up

    Antonymsmeltthaw

Forms
  • glaciated past participle
  • glaciated past simple
  • glaciating present participle
  • glaciates third person singular