glacial
Pronunciation:
/ˈɡleɪ.ʃ(ɪ)əl/noun
Definitions
A glacial period (colloquially known as an ice age).
Synonyms:ice age
adjective
Definitions
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.
Very slow.
Cold and icy.
Example: After the rain and frost, the pavements were glacial.
Having the appearance of ice.
Example: On cold days, glacial acetic acid will freeze in the bottle.