Definition

Relating to the study of glaciers and ice sheets.

Example

The glaciological research provided important insights into climate change.

Conversation

I just read an article about glaciological studies in Antarctica.

That sounds fascinating! What did it say?

It talked about how climate change is affecting ice sheets and their glaciological data.

Wow, I didn't realize it had such a big impact on our understanding of glaciers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Glaciological is formed from "glacies" (meaning ice) and "-logy" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). The word refers to the scientific study of ice and glaciers.

Memory Tip

Think of 'glacies' meaning ice, and '-logy' meaning the study of something. This helps you remember that glaciological is about the study of ice.

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