glaciation
[/ɡleɪʃiˈeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: glaciações
glaciação
1. the process of glacier formation and development
The glaciation of the mountain peaks occurred over thousands of years.
A glaciação dos picos das montanhas ocorreu ao longo de milhares de anos.
2. a geological period characterized by extensive ice sheet coverage
During the last glaciation, sea levels were significantly lower.
Durante a última glaciação, os níveis do mar eram significativamente mais baixos.
3. the state or condition of being covered with glaciers or ice
The glaciation of the landscape transformed the terrain completely.
A glaciação da paisagem transformou o terreno completamente.
Glaciation is primarily used in scientific and academic discourse in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, discussions of glaciation often relate to historical climate patterns and paleontology, while in the USA it frequently connects to climate change conversations and geological history education. The term is not commonly used in everyday vernacular in either country.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →