glaciology

gla·ci·ol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gley-shee-ol-uh-jee, -see-]
- /ˌgleɪ ʃiˈɒl ə dʒi, -si-/
- /ɡlˌeɪsɪˈɒlədʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gley-shee-ol-uh-jee, -see-]
- /ˌgleɪ ʃiˈɒl ə dʒi, -si-/

Definitions of glaciology word

noun glaciology the branch of geology that deals with the nature, distribution, and action of glaciers and with their effect on the earth's topography. 1
noun glaciology The study of the internal dynamics and effects of glaciers. 1
noun glaciology the study of the distribution, character, and effects of glaciers 0
noun glaciology the scientific study of the formation, movements, etc. of glaciers 0
noun glaciology the glacial formations of a particular region 0
noun glaciology the study of ice and its effect on the landscape, especially the study of glaciers. 0

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Origin of glaciology

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; glaci(er) + -o- + -logy

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Parts of speech for Glaciology

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glaciology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

glaciology usage trend in Literature

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