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subglacial

Subglacial (adj) means Formed or occurring beneath a glacier or other body of ice.

adj
1
Formed or occurring beneath a glacier or other body of ice.
2
Moving at a rate allegedly slower than a glacier; extremely slow.
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Etymology

PIE word *upó From sub- (prefix meaning ‘beneath, under’) + glacial (“of or relating to glaciers; cold and icy; (figurative) very slow”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of subglacial?

"subglacial" (adj) means formed or occurring beneath a glacier or other body of ice.

What are the different meanings of subglacial?

"subglacial" has 2 main meanings: 1. Formed or occurring beneath a glacier or other body of ice; 2. Moving at a rate allegedly slower than a glacier; extremely slow.

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