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glaciology

Pronunciation: /ˌgleɪsɪˈɒlədʒi/
Definition of glaciology

noun

[mass noun]
  • the study of the internal dynamics and effects of glaciers.

Derivatives

glaciological

Pronunciation: /-əˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective

glaciologist

noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin glacies 'ice' + -logy

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Definition of glaciology in the US English dictionary

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