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Meaning of glacial

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

glacial

Pronunciation:/ˈɡleɪ.ʃ(ɪ)əl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A glacial period (colloquially known as an ice age).

    Synonyms:ice age

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of, or relating to glaciers.

    Example: Wang Shijin is a glacier expert and director of the Yulong Snow Mountain Glacial and Environmental Observation Research Station.

  2. Very slow.

  3. Cold and icy.

    Example: After the rain and frost, the pavements were glacial.

  4. Having the appearance of ice.

    Example: On cold days, glacial acetic acid will freeze in the bottle.